The Buganda Kingdom has renewed its partnership with Kansai Plascon Uganda following the end of the first partnership contract. The three-year cooperation between the two parties was announced today by the kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayinga and Plascon’s Managing Director Santosh Gumte at a press briefing at Bulange, Mengo.
Plascon has agreed to continue the painting of various kingdom institutional buildings with a total of 11,573 square meters painted annually. Plascon will also continue supporting various kingdom activities including the Kabaka birthday run, Coronation Celebrations, Bulungi Bwansi, and many other community development projects.
Addressing the press, Owek. Mayiga noted that this partnership was merely a renewal of the working relationship that the Kingdom has enjoyed with the company for a while. He noted that Buganda kingdom received with gratitude a TOFAALI contribution from both Kansai Plascon staff and the company.
“I’m grateful for this long term relationship with Plascon, the leading paint brand in Uganda. We believe the Kingdom and everyone that stays within its boundaries is going to partake of the benefits of this partnership. We have already had the company paint the Masengere building, Bulange building, Mengo coats. They’ve also agreed to support our community development projects in order to uplift the livelihoods of our people. Plascon has been and remains the Kingdom’s exclusive paint partner of choice and at all events they will be recognised as our sector partners,” clarified Oweki. Mayiga.
Plascon’s Santosh was equally appreciative of the renewed relationship stating that it was further confirmation of the company’s status as the dominant paint brand in Uganda.
“For Plascon, culture, social development and community upliftment are core aspects of our brand ethos. We believe that economic development must be done together with cultural preservation and social development. Our commitment to his Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda and his subjects, the people of Buganda, is that Plascon will support all initiatives that promote development, social harmony, health, and the prosperity of the kingdom and Uganda at large. It is no surprise that we have also worked with the kingdom of Tooro and the Kingdom of Bunyoro with similar goals. We are honoured by this renewed partnership and look forward to a long and successful relationship. This is a really significant occasion in the journey of Plascon. SSABASAJJA KABAKA AWANGAALE,” said Mr. Santosh.
The contract takes immediate effect this year.
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Plascon Uganda and Buganda Kingdom partner to offer paint to the kingdom
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Buganda Kingdom, Airtel Uganda Unveil 2021 Kabaka Birthday Run Kit
Kampala: Airtel Uganda in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom have today unveiled the 2021 virtual Kabaka Birthday Run kit at a press conference that was held Bulange-Mengo, Buganda Kingdom Headquarters.
For the past 7years, Airtel Uganda has sponsored the Kabaka Birthday run, an annual event to mark Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II birthday celebrations.
Having created awareness towards Fistula and Sickle Cells over the past years, this year’s run just like last year will be held under the theme “Men for Good Health and Ending AIDS by 2030” Speaking during the press briefing, Airtel Uganda MD Manoj Murali said, “Airtel is privileged to be part of the Kabaka Birthday Run.
The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, (3rd L), Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali, (2nd L), and Airtel Uganda Officials displaying the 2021 Virtual Kabaka Birthday Run Kits. This was during the 2021 Virtual Kabaka Run Kit Unveiling today at Mengo, Bulange This year marks 8years of continued commitment towards Buganda kingdom, a partnership we are proud of because of the positive impact it creates in the communities where we operate. Beyond the run, we have participated in various initiatives like the annual Masaza Football tournament, the Kabaka’s coronation, not forgetting Eid El Fitri all organized by the Kingdom.”
“On behalf of Airtel Uganda, I would like to pledge our future commitment and support to the Buganda Kingdom as we strive to change the lives of Ugandan’s through such programs,” he added.
The kit unveiling event was graced by the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who said that the campaign against HIV requires behavioral change and sharing of key information noting that, “The biggest weapon we need in this fight is information, information based on research that will uphold the UNAIDS mission to eliminate the virus spread by 2030, and to achieve this we must embark on sensitization drives like what we do through initiatives like the Kabaka Birthday Run.”Owek. Mayiga added that, “We appreciate Airtel’s support over the years to the Kingdom and the entire country. We believe the contribution towards the run will greatly support in the fight against HIV/AIDS.”
Kits can be purchased at select Airtel Shops including; Airtel Shop New Park Kyaggwe Road, Shoprite building Ben Kiwanuka and Thobani Centre. Alternatively, one can use Airtel Money by dialing *185#, select payments, enter the amount plus their PIN to confirm the payment and then pick their Kit at the mentioned points.
The run scheduled to take place on Sunday, 28th November 2021 will be held virtually and flagged off by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, (4th L), Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali, (3rd L), and other Buganda Officials displaying the 2021 Virtual Kabaka Birthday Run Kits. This was during the 2021 Virtual Kabaka Run Kit Unveiling today at Mengo, Bulange The public is encouraged to participate from their homes and communities to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 while keeping in line with the Standard Operating Procedures that have been set out by the Ministry of Health.
“Additional to the Corporate Social Responsibilities and contributions we have made to the community, we continue to improve our product and service range, this includes commissioning over 21,000 plus 3G & 4G masts across Uganda, for Ugandans to ably and reliably access the Airtel Network. This can only be utilized by a healthy nation,” Manoj concluded.
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URSB, Buganda Kingdom partner to strengthen Traditional marriage registration
Bulange, Mengo; The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), the body in-charge of marriage registration in Uganda, together with the Buganda Kingdom have partnered to support traditional marriage registration and practices across communities.
The two institutions are currently training a team of Buganda Kingdom Events Spokesmen (Aboogezi b’emikolo) on the different cultural and legal requirements of customary marriages.
The practice has been that once a customary marriage is officiated, the couple received a Buganda Kingdom certificate and considers the marriage registered.
Majority of Ugandans, even the elites are oblivious about customary marriage registration and related practices to secure their unions. The process of registration of a customary marriage can only be considered complete once the marriage is filed with the Sub County Chief and a copy of that marriage forwarded to the Registrar of Marriages at Uganda Registration Services Bureau.
Customary marriage, termed locally as nyomkwaro among the Lango/Acholi, Kuhingira among the Bakiga/Banyankole and Kwanjula/kukyala among the Baganda, is one of the recognized marriages in Uganda.
It is a type of marriage which is negotiated, celebrated and concluded according to specific culture and norms, celebrated according to the rites of an African community to which one is a member.
By most standards, it is the basic standard of matrimonial institutionalization in Uganda. Customary Marriages are governed by the Customary Marriages (Registration) Act Cap 248 Laws of Uganda.
Speaking at the event that was also graced by the Katikiro of Buganda, Owekitiibwa Charles Peter Mayiga, the Registrar General of URSB, Mercy Kainobwisho told the trainees the values of encouraging their clients to have their unions registered.
She added that registration of customary marriages should be effected not later than 6 months after the date of completion of the ceremony although registration after the expiration of 6 months is allowed upon payment of the prescribed fee.
’For any society and the Kingdom to develop, the basic unit of society, the family must be documented to support their progression. This is what marriage registration confers to the couples. I urge you all to support all traditional marriages to get registered. The benefits are immense’ Kainobwisho said. The Registrar General also interested the participants in the other related services provided by URSB such as recently established Security Interest in Movable Property registry which allows financial and non-financial institutions extend credit to borrowers using their movable property as collateral; intellectual property registry which protects and enforces intellectual property rights of creatives and is also an area of interest to the kingdom in protection of their traditional garb and related artifacts. URSB also formalizes businesses and handles insolvency related matters.
According to the Act, traditional marriages can be registered at districts, sub-counties, town councils and municipalities where the customary function took place. Sub-County Chiefs and Town Clerks act as marriage registrars and have in their possession a customary marriage registration book, where they also record the necessary settlements agreed and completed by the parties.
Within six months, the married couple is expected to go to the office of the sub-county chief or town clerk to register the details of their traditional matrimonial union.
The couple must be accompanied by two witnesses who are either parents, brothers, sisters, uncles or aunts of either of the parties, chiefs, clan heads or other persons of standing.
An additional prescribed fine is levied if the registration is sought six months after the date of the customary marriage ceremony. When the couple, their witnesses and the marriage registrar append their signatures on the prescribed certificate form, the registrar then issues a customary marriage certificate to the parties.
The certificate acts as evidence of customary marriage for all legal purposes. In its entirety, this legislation is comprehensive blueprint for traditional marriages in Uganda.
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The Legend of Buganda comic books launched
Princess Joan Nassolo publishes Comic Books on Buganda
The Princess of Buganda, Joan Nassolo, has good news for you here, we confirm.
The princess has published a new book titled ‘Legend of Buganda’, comic books.
The comic books provide detailed education about the history of Buganda.
The book has two episodes including Mutesa Series.
The book is already available in all book stores and workshops across Buganda.
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dfcu Bank and Buganda Kingdom gear up for the Kabaka Birthday Run as tickets go on sale and new routes are announced
dfcu Bank in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom has today provided updates on the ongoing preparations of the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run (KBR) that is slated for the 5th April 2020.
The press event, that preceded a physical fitness session, saw the KBR 2020 kit officially unveiled alongside an announcement of the 5km route that remained unchanged, a new route for the 10km raceand some minor changes to the 21km route.
In December 2019, dfcu Bank signed a three-year partnership valued at over UGX, 500,000,000 with the Buganda Kingdom, making it the official Bank sponsor for the annual Kabaka Birthday Run. According to dfcuBank’s CEO, Mathias Katamba dfcu’s partnership with the Buganda Kingdom is geared towards driving a sustained understanding that testing for HIV is an essential gateway to HIV prevention, care and treatment.
“As we prepare for this year’s run it’s important for all of us to realise that we will be running for a great cause – a cause that transcends tribe, cultural beliefs, religious or political affiliations, social classes and any other differences we may have as Ugandans.
For dfcu Bank, the Kabaka Birthday Run is not just another Corporate Social Responsibility cause. It is about creating more possibilities for awareness among at most-at-risk and hard to reach populations, embracing voluntary testing among men and access to health care for those who test positive,” Katamba added.
For the next three years, the Kabaka’s Birthday Run will be championed under the cause; ‘Men against AIDS to save the girl child’, which is aimed at driving awareness about HIV/AIDS and encouraging men to get tested, get treated and ultimately protect women against infection. This partnership is in line with dfcu’s Corporate Social Investment intervention area of maternal & child health in the context of HIV/AIDS.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayigacommended dfcu Bank for its continued support of the Kingdom’s initiatives adding that the kingdom is looking forward to an even bigger event this year targeting 60,000 runners up from 50,000 in 2019.
Tickets for 2020 Kabaka Birthday Run and kits priced at UGX 15,000 are now available at the dfcu Bank branches located in Kireka, Mukono, Market Street (Aponye building), Freedom city and Entebbe.
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Airtel Uganda renews Buganda Sponsorship for Three Years
Kampala: Airtel Uganda has today reiterated its commitment to Buganda Kingdom initiatives by renewing their ongoing partnership and sponsorship of the Kabaka Birthday Run, The Birthday Dinner/ Mass Celebrations, Coronation Celebrations, Eid and Masaza Cup for 3 years, 2020-2022.
The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Mengo and graced by Buganda Kingdom officials led by the Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga and Airtel Uganda officials led by Mr. V.G. Somasekhar, the Company’s Managing Director.
During the event, Somasekhar thanked the Buganda Kingdom for once again giving Airtel an opportunity to take part in their activities for another three years.
“It is an honor for us to once again renew our longstanding partnership with this prestigious and credible kingdom – a partnership that has seen us change lives of Ugandans in the fields of health, sports and communication. On behalf of Airtel Uganda, I would like to pledge our future commitment and support to the Buganda Kingdom, its people and its activities, as we unite to maintain the good glory of this Kingdom,” he noted.
The Katikkiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga appreciated Airtel Uganda for their commitment to the people of Uganda by continuing to sponsor activities such as the Kabaka Run that have shadelight onto community health concerns such as fistula, Sickle Cell Disease and now AIDS.
“Strategic partnerships are the bedrock of development and the partnership that we have enjoyed with Airtel over the years. This has borne fruits not only for Airtel and the Kingdom, but also for Ugandans at large. For this we are proud. Together with Airtel Uganda and our other partners, we have pointed our focus onto AIDS and we believethat we can achieve this goal and see change happen in our country,” he said.
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dfcu Bank partners with Buganda Kingdom as the official bank sponsor of the annual Kabaka Birthday Run
dfcu Bank in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom has today announced a three-year partnership that sees the bank become the official bank sponsor for the Annual Kabaka Birthday Run.
The sponsorship unveiling happened at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Bulange, Mengo where dfcu Bank was represented by its CEO, Mathias Katamba who signed an agreement and handed over a UGX 562,700,000 cheque.
For the next three years, the Kabaka’s Birthday Run will be championed under the cause; ‘Men against AIDS to save the girl child’, which is aimed to drive awareness about HIV/AIDS and encouraging men to get tested, get treated and ultimately protect women against infection. This partnership is in line with dfcu’s Corporate Social Investment intervention area of maternal & child health in the context of HIV/AIDS.
Speaking during the official unveiling, dfcu Bank’s CEO, Mathias Katamba said; “Despite the significant progress in the last decade resulting in a 58% decrease in AIDS-related deaths and 57% decrease in new infections, there is a need for more collaborative effort to drive awareness and testing.”
“We believe dfcu’s partnership with the Buganda Kingdom will ensure a sustained understanding that testing for HIV is an essential gateway to HIV prevention, care and treatment. This is in line with our commitment to the long-term wellbeing and uplifting of the communities in which we operate,” Mr Katamba added.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayigaapplauded dfcu Bank for its continued support and commended it’s commitment to joining the Kingdom in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“The Kabaka Birthday Run has been growing in statureand impact, in terms of tackling different social issues, over the last six years. For the next three years, we will hold the Kabaka Birthday Run with the intention of addressing HIV/AIDS. We believe that with more partners like dfcu Bank, it is possible to contribute significantly towards the fight against HI/AIDS. I thank dfcu Bank for joining this cause and together we will secure our children’s future,” he remarked.
In 2019, the Kabaka Birthday Run recorded total participation of over 50,000 runners, placing it among the top five Runs in Africa. Since its inception, over UGX 1Billion has been raised and donated to selected causesincluding Fistula Awareness and treatment as well as Sickle cell awareness and testing.
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Airtel, Buganda Kingdom announce 2020-2022 theme for the Kabaka Birthday Run under renewed partnership
New theme; ‘Men against AIDS to save the girl child’
Airtel Uganda under its renewed strategic partnership with the Buganda Kingdom have launched a three-year theme for the Kabaka Birthday Run at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Bulange, Mengo.
The 2020-2022 editions of the Kabaka’s Birthday Run will be under the theme; ‘Men against AIDS to save the girl child’.
The Kabaka Birthday Run is an annual event to mark the King’s birthday as part of a partnership that the telecommunications giant has with the Buganda Kingdom to sponsor four of their most important activities; the Kabaka’s Birthday Run, Kabaka’s birthday celebration, the Kabaka’s coronation as well as Eid El Fitri. Airtel Uganda also sponsors the Masaza Cup – the Buganda kingdom football tournament.
Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director Mr. V.G. Somasekhar signs the launch of the new Kabaka run theme In 2017, focus was re-channeled from Fistula to the Fight against Sickle Cells – with an intention of directing the Run’s proceeds towards fighting the sickle cells disease in Uganda. Together with the Ministry of Health, impact has been created in the areas of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness, testing and prevention. About 150,000 people were tested in the three-year period.
Speaking during the launch of the theme, Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director Mr. V.G. Somasekhar reiterated the importance of the telecom’s partnership with Buganda Kingdom and confirmed the company’s support towards the cause.
Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga speaking at the launch “Airtel Uganda will continue to support the Buganda Kingdom and we are very proud of this partnership. Going forward, we confirm our commitment to end AIDS by the year 2030,” he said.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga thanked Airtel Uganda for their continued support of the Kingdom’s activities and always being available to support noble causes and the communities it operates in.
“Our aim is to increase AIDS awareness and encourage men to keep safe and protect the women as well as ensure that we end the epidemic. This is how we shall safeguard an AIDS-free future for our children and their children. I thank Airtel Uganda and all the other participants for heeding our call and coming to support us as we fight to reduce health problems in our community,” the Katikkiro noted.
The 2020 Kabaka’s Birthday Run will take place in April 2020 on a yet to be announced date.
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Buganda Kingdom extends partnership with Uganda Breweries for Ngule
Mengo: Buganda Kingdom, through its investment arm, Majestic Brands has today extended the partnership with Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) to manufacture Ngule, the kingdom’s official beer.
The contract was signed at a media briefing in Bulange Mengo by the Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga and Alvin Mbugua, Managing Director of Uganda Breweries.
In January 2016, UBL and Buganda entered a partnership to produce a beer called Ngule. This partnership consists of a revenue sharing agreement that is beneficial to both entities.
“Since its introduction to the market, Ngule has been positively received. It is a great quality beer that consumers have grown to love. We are pleased today to be extending this partnership,” said Alvin Mbugua, Managing Director, Uganda Breweries.
Over the last three years, Uganda Breweries has paid the kingdom royalties worth UGX 1.062 billion from revenues earned from Ngule, in accordance with contractual obligations.
Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga hailed Ngule as “a wealth-generating” innovation by the Kingdom.
“Ngule is one of the kingdom’s innovations (obuyiiya) which is a key agenda on Buganda’s 5-year strategic plan. The creation of Ngule has significantly contributed to the kingdom’s income and created jobs for people in Buganda all through the value chain,” Mayiga added.
Ngule is made from local ingredients; cassava and sorghum, which are exclusively sourced from Ugandan farmers through UBL’s Local Raw Materials Program. Sold at a recommended retail price of UGX2,200, Ngule is one of the most affordable beers on the market.
“This partnership was one of our solutions to raising income levels for both the kingdom and its people and I can confirm that it has been mutually beneficial. For this reason, we are extending it for another three years effective today,” said Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga.
The Katikkiro said Ngule is one of the many initiatives of the kingdom and urged the people to continue supporting their King.
Ngule is one of the most affordably priced beers on the market, a deliberate decision by UBL to get more Ugandans consuming formal beer and moving away from local brews that are of poor quality and potentially hazardous.
“The positive outcomes from this beer have not only been felt by the kingdom. Employment opportunities for distributors, sellers and farmers have been created in Buganda. We have also been able to pay taxes to the national treasury thereby increasing incomes to the country,” Mayiga concluded.
Mbugua also said the success of the partnership had resulted into the launch of a joint sanitation project with the KabakaFoundation to construct modern public sanitation facilities for the residents and traders of Nakulabye, Katwe, Mengo and Mulago markets. Launched in May, the project which is part of UBL’s “Water of Life” initiative will cost UGX 300 Million and will benefit over 26,000 people.
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It’s back: 2019 Masaza Cup launched
Kabaka to grace Airtel-sponsored Masaza cup opening
Kampala: For the fourth consecutive year, Airtel Uganda has once again joined the Buganda Kingdom to launch the Masaza Cup tournament at a press conference held at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Bulange Mengo.
In attendance at the launch were Airtel Uganda officials were led by Head of Brand and Communications Ms. Remmie Kisakye and Buganda Kingdom officials led by First Deputy Prime Minister Owek. TwahaKawaase, Minister for Youth, Leisure and Sports in the Kingdom Owek. Henry Ssekabembe and other sponsors.
The Masaza Cup is an annual Buganda Kingdom tournament that has been played since 2004. It usually features 19 teams from 19 different Buganda Kingdom regions.
Speaking during the launch, Ms. Kisakye confirmed that Airtel Uganda will support the prestigious tournament with shs400 million this year.
“We have spent three years as the title sponsors of the competition and every year we support the competition with shs400 million. This competition has been a birth place for many stars on the national team. This prestigious tournament has given rise to many stars like Tony Mawejje, Diego Hamis Kiiza, Mike Serumaga, Robert Odongkara, Brian Umony, Joseph Ochaya, Pius Wangi, Yasser Mugerwa, Miya Farouk and Godfrey Walusimbi” she noted.
Owek. Kawaase called upon everyone in the respective counties to give support to their teams so as we have a successful football competition.
“I would like to confirm that his Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will preside over the opening game between Ssingoand Ssese on 1st June at Mityana Ssaza grounds” he added
The 2019 Masaza cup groups
MASENGERE GROUP: Ssingo, Bugerere, Buvuma, Gomba, Ssese
BUTIKKIRO GROUP: Buddu, Mawogola, Mawokota, Bulemezi, Kooki
MUGANZIRWAZA GROUP: Busujju, Kabula, Kyaggwe, Butambala
BULANGE GROUP: Buwekula, Busiro, Kyadondo, Buluuli.