- Event: 8th NSSF Kampala Hills Run
- Date: Sunday, 6th December 2026
- Distances: 21Km, 10Km
- Registration Fee: Ugx. 35,000
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) seeks to raise over UGX 1.5 billion for the renovation of public schools through the NSSF Kampala Hills Run.
Now in its 8th edition, the 2026 NSSF Kampala Hills Run will take place on Sunday, December 6 at Kololo Independence Grounds.
The charity run is NSSF’s flagship initiative to mobilise funds to improve learning conditions in public primary schools around the country through renovations and digital literacy, which is part of its Access to Education corporate responsibility intervention.
While addressing journalists at the media launch at Workers House in Kampala, NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota said that the eighth edition is a continuation of efforts to supplement the government’s investment in education infrastructure across the country.
“We are aware that the government has devoted some resources to improving the infrastructure, but the need is enormous. With support from our partners and the public, we hope to raise about UGX 1 billion to renovate about 10 public schools across the country,” he said.
“Over the years, we have been intentional in transitioning from being just a good corporate citizen to focusing on sustainability as a business while ensuring that social and environmental needs are embedded in the Fund’s business strategy. Access to quality education is a key initiative in the delivery of this agenda,” he said.
NSSF is partnering with MTN Uganda, which has contributed Ugx 150m; Housing Finance Bank, which has contributed Ugx 80m; and Goldstar Insurance and Stabnic Bank, which have contributed Ugx 50 million each.
Uganda Athletics Federation is the technical partner, and the official water provider is Crown Beverages Limited through its water brand Aquafina, while the Uganda Red Cross Society is the run’s First Aid partner.
Proceeds from past editions of the NSSF Kampala Hills Run have supported the renovations of 25 primary schools across the country, benefiting over 40,000 students every school day.
The interventions have led to a 12% increase in student enrolment at the beneficiary schools and a 10% reduction in dropouts.
