By Lumpe media
Mengo — The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Women’s League today joined thousands of Ugandans in the annual Kabaka Birthday Run, demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting women’s participation in sports, health awareness, and community engagement.
The run, held in celebration of the birthday of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has grown into one of Uganda’s largest public health campaigns. The 2026 edition focused on the fight against HIV/AIDS, with particular attention to protecting the girl child and promoting collective responsibility for better health.
This year’s theme, “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030,” called on men to take an active role in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
The event attracted over 130,000 participants from across the country and received support from key partners including Airtel Uganda, Equity Bank Uganda, Karma stular condoms and the Uganda AIDS Commission.
Under the leadership of the National Chairperson of the Women’s League, Adrine Kobusingye, the NRM Women’s League turned up in large numbers, symbolizing unity and active female participation in national causes. Vice Chairperson Kampala Region Maureen Tumusiime, Vice Chairperson Buganda Region Juliet Nassuna and other women leaders from far districts.
In a show of support and empowerment, the leaders distributed over 200 running kits worth approximately 5 million Ugandan shillings to women from Buganda and other districts, encouraging their involvement in the run and promoting inclusivity in such national events.
Women leaders from across the region, including Faridah Namatovu and Maureen Nanfuka, also took part, raising the Women’s League flag high and inspiring many others to join the cause.
Across Buganda, many women expressed appreciation for the leadership of Kobusingye, Tumusiime, and Nassuna, applauding their efforts in uplifting women and fostering unity.
The Kabaka Birthday Run continues to stand as a powerful platform for mobilizing communities, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, and inspiring collective action toward a healthier and more inclusive Uganda.
