Buganda Kingdom has mobilized over 10 ambulances to offer emergency medical support to runners who may sustain injuries during the Kabaka’s 71st Birthday Run, scheduled for April 12, 2026, at Mengo Palace commonly known as Lubiri.
The ambulances were officially commissioned by the Second Deputy Katikkiro, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, at Bulange, Mengo. Addressing the public, Waggwa Nsibirwa urged all people of Buganda to participate.
“I call upon all people of Buganda to come out in large numbers and take part in this run scheduled for the 12th of this month,” he said.
Subjects of the Kabaka, including schools such as Clevers Origin, Midland High School,
and others, as well as various community groups, are actively purchasing kits and preparing to participate in the run.
Participation from schools and institutions continues to grow. Various groups, including school officials from Clevers Origin and Midland High School, are purchasing kits for the run. The kits are being distributed by different Kingdom ministers, including Mr. Nsibirwa.
Some of the Kabaka’s partners highlighted that their involvement also supports the Kingdom’s campaign against HIV/Aids , with a special focus on protecting young girls.
“We have come forward to support the Kabaka’s campaign against HIV/AIDS in order to save the girl child,” one partner noted.
The Kabaka Birthday Run remains one of Buganda Kingdom’s major annual events, combining celebration with a strong public health message, particularly the fight against HIV/AIDS