Overview:
The month of April will present the prestigous Kabaka's birthday run on 12th where multitudes of people shed off an extra sweat as His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will be celebrating the 71st birthday of perfect health.
Time immemorial, the Kingdom of Buganda has always remained a key institution in the general affairs of mother country, Uganda.
A core pillar in the social, economic, political and cultural heritage of the country, Buganda Kingdom has always set the tone.
Buganda Kingdom’s sporting framework dates as far back as the 1880’s with the vibrant water sport disciplines, athletics, field events, board,ball and racquet games.
Almost a century later, the same old script has been maintained to the dot, embroidered in teamwork character, aggression, ultra professionalism and contemporary sheer planning.
Following a largely successful 2025 season, the year 2026 is promising thanks to the committed service delivery from the entire ministry of youth, Sports and the arts under the effervescent minister, Oweek. Robert Serwanga Ssalongo and his entire working team.
The diligent secretariat endures sleepless nights, coordinates planning meetings within the different 18 counties (Masaza’s), associate ministries, partners and other strategic stakeholders as they burn calories to deliver the best product home, in a timely manner.
Akin to strategy, an elaborate crowded calendar was designed encompassing all the mouthwatering and thrilling activities, year round month after month.
January was ear marked for planning, perfecting behind-the-curtains game and at the same time engaging relevant stakeholders, partners and sponsors alike.
February returns with the second edition of the Buganda sports awards gala following a successful inaugural version held at Butikiro last year.
This is the typical Buganda norm and spirit of appreciating personalities who have surpassed the bare minimum with exceptional service above self.
The same month (February) through to March will have the Ggombolola competitions for football, netball and other disciplines which will be confirmed.
March also has the birthday and coronation motor sprints as well as the Buganda schools gala.
April presents the prestigous Kabaka’s birthday run on 12th where multitudes of people shed an extra sweat as His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II will be celebrating the 71st birthday of perfect health.
The Buganda cycling tours across the respective counties will start in April, resume in July and climax in November.
The Bika games will be launched in April and will run through May and June.
The Masaza football Cup official launch is on 10th June and shall end on 31st October.
The Coronation golf tournament takes center stage on 25th July 2026.
The same month (July) will also have the Coronation Omweso and Rugby.
Coronation Rugby 7’s will happen early August; again we shall witness the deft passes, hand-offs, tackles, rucks, mauls and dives over the try line for scores.
Buganda Royal Regatta (maato) shall be held on 22nd August 2026 on the waters, probably on Lake Victoria, arguably Africa’s largest fresh water body.
November has the youth associations games and the Buganda Kingdom inter-agency games.
December, as usual shall be a month to soul-make, reflecting upon the gains and profits attained even in the challenging times of unpalatable conditions as money scarcity, unprofessional conduct and yes, unprecedented hardships like Internet black-outs, filthy field walk outs, among others.
By and large, 2026 remains a year of recokning, transformation, promise, great potential, talent development and unwavering euphoric moments.
