The 8th edition of the Corporate Games officially kicked on Sunday, 3rd March 2025 at the NEC playgrounds in Bugolobi, Kampala city.
It was a befitting start exactly as it had been marketed prior. The Airforce band led the teams to march onto the field.
The day started off cool with the 45 companies that registered for this year’s games including but not limited to The Judiciary Commission, Uganda Batteries Limited, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda Baati, State House, Mulwana Group of Companies, Darling, Ritz medical team, betPawa, M&E Associates, Rubia, Uganda Batteries Limited, Pride Micro finance, Uzima water, the reigning champions Nsambya hospital to mention but a few.
They all showed up in their very well designed and branded game kits and jerseys exuding enthusiasm and excitement I had not seen in a hot minute geared up to fully represent which lit up my already lit day as I smiled from ear to ear watching them come in.
The sponsors NBS sports were live on the field covering all the highlights while UZIMA water sponsored and supplied water to all participating companies free of charge to quench off from the heat of the day.
The guest of honor and chief sportsman was the General Manager of Uzima water and vice Chairman of NEC Football club Major. Edgar Ankwasa Mugizi.
The CEO’s outing will come in May with the corporate run in October, under the same cause of last year, running for expectant mothers.
There will also be other events as Aviation and Oil and Gas outing.
The first outing had an assortment of games as football, volleyball, tug of war, all happening in different corners of the field at the same time.
Service providers for snacks and refreshments of all kinds were also in attendance as they catered to the multitudes of sports lovers that showed up; notable vendors included Soul fresh juice for healthy and nourishing drinks; Jackzaan bar and restaurant with the cocktails and roasted meats.
For starters, the Corporate games happen every second Sunday of every month this year going forward at the NEC grounds Bugolobi.
[Additional report by Diana Kamugisha]