Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Thousands of Ugandans braved the morning chill to take part in the 13th Kabaka Birthday Run, which kicked off early Saturday at Lubiri Palace in Mengo, drawing over 100,000 participants nationwide across 5K, 10K, and 21K races under the theme “Men for Good Health …
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Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II flags off runners; Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar joins over 140,000 runners for the 13th Kabaka Birthday run. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Thousands of Ugandans have once again showed up in large numbers in Lubiri-Mengo (Kabaka’s Palace in Mengo) to participate in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have banned political messages on kits for the Kabaka’s Birthday Run in Kampala, marking the Kabaka’s 71st birthday on Sunday. At a joint security press briefing at Buganda Kingdom headquarters in Bulange Mengo, Captain Christopher Lutwaama, head of security for Buganda Kingdom, said …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 2026 edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, organised by Buganda Kingdom supported by Uganda Baati, among other companies, is projected to attract over 130,000 participants within Uganda and the diaspora in the fight against HIV/AIDS . Speaking during the sponsors’ recognition event at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The British High Commission in Kampala hosted a reception to mark the 77th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, celebrating his lifelong commitment to public service, environmental stewardship, and the Commonwealth. Held at the residence of the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa …
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COMMENT | ANDREW KATABS | At 81, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continues to dominate Uganda’s political and economic story. His admirers rightly point to his role in ending decades of armed insurgencies, restoring a measure of stability, and opening space for growth. For nearly four decades, his leadership has given …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year’s Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Scheduled for April 6, the run will mark the 70th birthday of Kabaka Ronald …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run will champion the fight against HIV/AIDS. The annual run, which attracts over 100,000 participants, serves as a key fundraising platform for health-related causes, with thematic shifts every three years, though the urgency of combating HIV/AIDS has …
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According to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the president cannot afford even one day of complete rest. MOSCOW | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating his birthday today, turning 72. It will be the 21st time that he celebrates his personal holiday in the highest state office. As in …
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