East African Gazette
Kampala
The City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago today participated in the Launch of the official Jersey for the annual Kabaka’s Birthday Run at a function presided over by Owek. Noah Kiyimba Minister for Lukiiko, Information; Cabinet Affairs, Protocol and the Official Kingdom Spokesperson, at Bulange Mengo.
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The Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago with singer spice Diana display the jersey at the launch of the Kabaka s run
Addressing the gathering, Lukwago said that burden of Non communicable diseases in the City and the resultant mortality is on the rise, as such it’s important that City Residents adhere to Katikiro’s call to engage in physical exercises and also respond to this year’s Birthday Run theme of protecting the girl child against HIV infections.
He purchased Jerseys worth Sh. 5million as the Political head of the City and rallied other stakeholders to join in cause.
This year’s birthday run is scheduled to take place on 7th April 2023 with thousands expected to participate.
Present at the launch was Artist Namukwaya aka Spice Diana, local leaders and Kingdom officials amongst others.
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he Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago with singer spice Diana at the launch of the Kabaka s run