{"id":8143,"date":"2025-10-06T17:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/?p=8143"},"modified":"2025-11-27T09:37:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:37:39","slug":"kabalega-business-innovation-expo-2025-where-culture-met-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/?p=8143","title":{"rendered":"Kabalega Business &#038; Innovation Expo 2025 \u2013 Where Culture Met Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"405\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8113 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-24-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"405\"><em data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"405\">Hoima City, October 2\u20134, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1368\"><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"966\">Hoima City, October 2\u20134, 2025<\/strong> \u2014 Over three vibrant days, the <strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1042\">Kabalega Business &amp; Innovation Expo 2025<\/strong> turned the Rukurato Grounds into a dynamic hub of culture, enterprise, and community spirit. Held as a flagship event of the <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1198\">Kabalega Independence Week<\/strong>, the expo brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, artisans, and institutions from across Uganda to celebrate what happens when heritage meets forward-thinking ideas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1368\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8061\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-4-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-4-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\">Organized by <strong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1410\">Kabalega Foundation<\/strong> in collaboration with <strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1463\">Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom<\/strong>, this year\u2019s expo wasn\u2019t just about buying and selling\u2014it was about vision, empowerment, and redefining what development looks like at the grassroots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8109 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9664.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9664-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9664-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"2061\">From the early morning each day, the grounds were alive with movement. Youth startups set up booths showcasing affordable tech solutions for farming, education, and small business\u2014many built using locally sourced materials and driven by practical problem-solving. Traditional artisans presented woven fabrics, wood carvings, herbal products, and cultural crafts, offering attendees the chance to take home a piece of their own story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"2061\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8107 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9654.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9654.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9654-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9654-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2115\">Energy, Tech &amp; Sustainability Take the Spotlight<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2679\">A key highlight was the strong presence of <strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2212\">sustainable energy and climate-smart innovations<\/strong>, led by <strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2276\">Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC)<\/strong>. Under UECCC\u2019s support, enterprises like <strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2327\">U-Gas<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2342\">Shell Gas<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2354\">Stabex<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2379\">Startimes Solar<\/strong> showcased clean cooking technologies, solar energy solutions, and carbon credit trade opportunities. These enterprises not only offered practical alternatives to traditional fuels, but also educated attendees on how clean energy can earn households and businesses real income through carbon trading.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2679\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8231 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-1.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2916\"><strong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2696\">Roke Telkom<\/strong> kept the digital gears turning by providing <strong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2769\">free high-speed internet<\/strong> throughout the venue\u2014ensuring smooth operations for exhibitors and allowing visitors to engage, connect, and share their experiences in real time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2916\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8073 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7612.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7612-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7612-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3156\">And it wasn\u2019t just tech doing the talking. <strong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2980\">Bwendero Events<\/strong> set the cultural atmosphere on fire with nonstop <strong data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3078\">amplified traditional music and performances<\/strong>, creating a rhythmic heartbeat that tied together the entire expo experience.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3202\">Institutions, Banks &amp; Social Enterprises<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8111 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9712.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9712.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9712-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9712-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3612\">Large institutions played a pivotal role. <strong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3265\">Roofings Uganda<\/strong> not only sponsored, but also displayed eco-friendly construction solutions; <strong data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3331\">Centenary Bank<\/strong> as sponsors also provided financial literacy and SME support; <strong data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3385\">UBOS<\/strong> (Uganda Bureau of Statistics) engaged the public on the importance of data; and <strong data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3474\">URSB<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3487\">NIRA<\/strong> offered on-site services like national ID issuance and business registration\u2014making formalization more accessible than ever.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3612\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8110 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9669.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9669.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9669-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9669-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"4032\">Meanwhile, the <strong data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3656\">Twekonyere Foundation\u2019s<\/strong> reusable <em data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3686\">Glow Sanitary Pads<\/em> reminded everyone that innovation is not just high-tech\u2014it\u2019s also socially conscious. Youth entrepreneurs brought life to the expo with upcycled fashion, jewelry, and d\u00e9cor. <strong data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3875\">Jibu Water<\/strong> kept everyone hydrated while promoting environmental responsibility, and <strong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3964\">Equity Bank<\/strong> conducted workshops for young innovators on smart money management.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"4032\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8271 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-44.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-44.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-44-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-44-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4076\">Civic Engagement &amp; Media Amplification<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4280\"><strong data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4106\">Konrad Adenauer Stiftung<\/strong>, a key sponsor of Kabalega Independence Week 2025, and a long-time partner in democracy and civic education provided support for policy engagement platforms at the expo\u2014bridging cultural leadership with developmental dialogue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8114 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-28.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-28-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4642\">Media coverage was widespread. <strong data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4354\">Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4363\">NTV<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4379\">Capital FM<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4393\">Spice FM<\/strong>, and various local outlets were on-site profiling businesses, interviewing innovators, and broadcasting the energy of the event far beyond Hoima. The visibility they provided amplified voices that are often underrepresented in mainstream platforms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4642\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8386 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-3-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4679\">Food, Hospitality &amp; Nourishment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"5027\">Expo-goers didn\u2019t go hungry. <strong data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4722\">HB Hotel<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4749\">Hoima Resort Hotel<\/strong> curated delicious local dishes at <strong data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4805\">subsidized prices<\/strong>, supporting both accessibility and the local food industry. <strong data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4880\">Royal Milk<\/strong> and other nutrition brands ensured attendees\u2014especially children and seniors\u2014were well-nourished with free samples and affordable nutrition packs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"5027\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8300 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A1067.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A1067-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A1067-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5082\">A Climactic Finish: The Kabalega Independence Run<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5477\">The final day, <strong data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5112\">October 4<\/strong>, coincided with the highly anticipated <strong data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5186\">Kabalega Independence Run 2025<\/strong>, which kicked off from the same venue. Drawing in crowds from across the region, the run featured a 2km family walk, 5km fun run, and a 10km race through the streets of Hoima City. The turnout boosted the expo&#8217;s numbers, transforming the grounds into a pulsating sea of curiosity on what&#8217;s on display, unity and celebration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5477\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8371\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Independence-Run-2025-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5693\">After the run, participants flooded into the expo for the final day, creating a seamless blend of wellness, commerce, and cultural pride\u2014an embodiment of the week\u2019s core theme: <strong data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5692\">transformation through community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5693\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8108 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9655-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9655-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9655-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9655-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5728\">More Than a Market<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"6102\">By the close of day, the inaugural <strong data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5799\">Kabalega Business &amp; Innovation Expo (2025)<\/strong> had cemented itself as more than a marketplace. It became a <strong data-start=\"5860\" data-end=\"5894\">living model of transformation<\/strong>\u2014where grassroots ideas met institutional muscle, where clean energy and local innovations stood side by side with music, food, and regalia, and where youth, elders, entrepreneurs, and leaders connected as equals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"6102\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8381 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-20-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-20-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kabalega-Foundation-KIW2025-20-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4770\">Whether it was through technology, heritage, health, or human connection, the message was clear: <strong data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4680\">culture and commerce can walk side by side<\/strong>\u2014not just to honor the past, but to shape a bold, inclusive, and empowered future for all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4770\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8313 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0993.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0993.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0993-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0993-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\">\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8072 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7560.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7560.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7560-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A7560-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8059 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-2-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8058 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/KIW2025-1-580x435.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\">\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8292 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0972.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0972.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0972-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1A9A0972-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\"><strong>See photo gallery here: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1614\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><em><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/photo-gallery\/kabalega-business-innovation-expo-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/kabalegafoundation.org\/photo-gallery\/kabalega-business-innovation-expo-2025\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hoima City, October 2\u20134, 2025 Hoima City, October 2\u20134, 2025 \u2014 Over three vibrant days, the Kabalega Business &amp; Innovation Expo 2025 turned the Rukurato Grounds into a dynamic hub of culture, enterprise, and community spirit. 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