By first impression, Henry Guweddeko a.k.a “Kabayo” will be mistaken for a body builder, lest a body building instructor. You will 100 percent get it wrong as 25 year old, with well body toned upper muscles is neither of the two.
Guweddeko is a life saver (diver) now turned rowing prospect. Popularily known as Kabayo for his cheeky personality, Guweddeko work at Nabinoonya beach, along the shores of Lake Victoria as a diver.
“I love my job as a life saver but since I know swimming, I decided to give rowing a try at the neighboring Kisubi beach”, he says.
With rowing experience of just 1 week, Guweddeko surprised many including himself as he won a bronze medal in the recently concluded East and Central rowing championships’ male double scull event. (main event was won by Maroons rowing club from Luzira).
“It takes courage, confidence and high energy to row on the waters”, Guweddeko, who combined with Faruku Baruku to take silver told Kawowo Sports.
International Star dream:
Kabayo aspires and inspires to be an international rowing star in the water sport with continued endless and committed hours of training on the water.
“Give me 4 months, I will train every day without rest and I want to make it to the international scene”, he adds
Who is Guweddeko?
Full Names: Henry Guweddeko
Nick Name: Kabayo
Date of Birth: 5th March 1989
Occupation: Life Saver at Nabinooya beach
Rowing Club: Kisubi Beach
Rowing Debut: Early March 2014
Education: Nambute Academy, Mityana (Primary) and Entebbe s.s (O level)
Best Food: Chappati, Sweet Potatoes, Posho and Beans
Best Drink: Water and Mirinda Fruity
Other Sports: Football
