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KIW 2026 - Sponsorship & Partnership Information

Leveraging a Hero’s Legacy for Social, Cultural, and Economic Transformation
Date & Location: 🗓️ 07 – 10 October 2026 | 📍 Rukurato Grounds, Hoima City, Uganda
KIW2026

About the Event

Kabalega Independence Week 2026 is a landmark celebration organized by the Kabalega Foundation, in collaboration with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and Hoima City. The event honors Omukama Cwa II Kabalega, blending heritage, youth innovation, and enterprise development to inspire inclusive transformation across the Albertine Graben and beyond.

Key Themes:

The key themes for this planned event include; Heritage, Agribusiness Transformation & Regional Enterprise, National Pride, Farmer Empowerment, Innovation & Trade, Community Wellbeing & Sustainable Development.


Event Timeline

PhaseDateActivity
Pre-EventSeptember 2026Kabalega Community Legacy Series
Day 17th October 2026Official Launch & Cultural Showcase
Day 2–48th October 2026International Coffee Day Commemoration
Day 308th -10th October 2026Kabalega Memorial Lecture
Day 410th October 20264th Kabalega Independence Run
Post-EventOctober 2026 – onwardMobilisation of coffee seedlings, distribution and training of coffee farmers and sector players in best on-farm practices, value addition, trade and enterprise development.

Why Partner With Us

Partnering with Kabalega Independence Week connects your brand to:

  • Heritage & Cultural Preservation
  • Coffee Sector Development in Bunyoro Sub-Region.
  • Farmer Empowerment
  • Community Health & Education
  • CSR, ESG & Legacy Impact
  • Regional and National Visibility

Your brand will gain:

  • Premium media exposure

  • Engagement with cultural, civic, political & business leaders

  • Long-term community and economic development impact


Sponsorship Packages & Tiers

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TierContribution (UGX)Key Benefits
Platinum50M+Co-branding, keynote, media, full-page ad, VIP access
Gold25M – 49.99MProminent branding, panel slot, half-page ad, VIP tickets
Silver15M – 24.99MLogo banners, branded materials, quarter-page ad, exhibitor booth
Bronze10M – 14.99MLogo, t-shirt branding, social media, passes
Copper5M – 9.99MSocial mentions, logo on posters/t-shirts, 2 passes
Community Partner3M – 4.99MRecognition at venue/digital platforms
Friendship TierBelow 3MWebsite listing & thank-you recognition

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Featured Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Expo Co-Host – Business & Innovation Pavilion

  • Kabalega Run Naming Rights – Branded kits, medals, awards

  • Youth Innovation Awards Sponsor – Top innovators & entrepreneurs

  • Community Legacy Partner – Tree planting & school outreach

  • Media & Digital Sponsor – Live stream & content co-creation

  • VIP Hospitality Sponsor – Lounges, catering, protocol


Custom Branding & Activation Ideas

Let’s activate your brand with:

  • Branded cultural showcases or awards

  • Co-branded run kits, hydration stations, and medals

  • Sponsored innovation pitch competitions

  • Influencer partnerships and storytelling

  • Recognition plaques and certificates

We’re open to co-creating unique, high-impact sponsorship experiences.

Every sponsor receives a complimentary exhibition booth, and branded Run kits as part of their sponsorship tier.


Budget Summary

ActivityAmount (UGX)
 
Expo Setup & Logistics65,000,000
International Coffee Day & Hospitality61,000,000
Kabalega Independence Run Logistics84,000,000
Branding, Media, Publicity 38,500,000
Administrative Overheads, and other Contingencies25,000,000
Total Budget Estimate273,500,000

Surplus funds will go towards mobilising, distribution of coffee seedlings, and training of coffee farmers in the region on best on-farm practice, value addition, trade, and enterprise development. 


Ready to Partner?

Click here to register

Ways to Contribute:

  • Financial Sponsorship

  • In-Kind Support (media, hospitality, services)

  • Strategic Partnerships (co-hosting elements)


Quick Links


Contact Us

Kabalega Foundation
Hoima Office: Plot 1, Rukurato Road, Rukurato (Bunyoro-Kitara Parliament), Hoima City
Kampala Office: Plot 86, Bukoto Road, Bukoto, Kampala
Email: partnerships@kabalegafoundation.org
Tel: +256-200-900935 | +256-764-754259
Website: www.kabalegafoundation.org

Socials:
#KabalegaIndependenceWeek2026 #KabalegaRun2026 #KabalegaBizExpo #UgandaCoffee


Post-Event Recognition

Sponsors will receive:

  • Comprehensive Impact Report

  • Acknowledgment Letter

  • Media Highlights & Testimonials

  • Ongoing Legacy Engagement via the Education & Innovation Fund


Next Steps to Follow

  1. Review the sponsorship tiers and determine the most suitable

  2. Download the full package

  3. Register your interest or confirm your sponsorship level

  4. Share the link with potential partners!