Elite runners, corporate companies and natives gathered Sunday morning for the ABSA Kampala seven hills run. The 21km race flagged off at Kingdom Kampala, Nakasero through Nile Avenue to Kyadondo Road, onto Nakasero Hill Road and then down to Kyaggwe Road, Namirembe Road, Albert Cook Road to Rubaga Road. The run geared towards promoting physical wellness while proceeds from the event go towards supporting the girl-child education initiatives, a key component of Absa’s community promise to be an active force for good. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zRbTwVU7yM

President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady Janet Museveni, also Minister for Education and Sports have launched Uganda's joint bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament at State House, Entebbe. President Museveni welcomed the idea to host AFCON in 2027 but warned youth not be lost in sports and forget other income generating activities. President Museveni said that sports promote good health. He also noted that sports are also a source of entertainment for players and spectators which is better than going to the bar and indulging in other bad behaviors. President Museveni further said that for East Africa to come together and host the African Cup of Nations in 2027 is a good idea because it is another dimension to promote and publicize East Africa and also promote tourism. The First Lady Mama Janet said that sports promote patriotism and nationalism. She said that in sports, the desire to win promotes the spirit of positive thinking. The first Lady also stressedthat the bid will enhance the already existing good relations between the East African countries and will promote it. Hon. Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Education and sports thanked the President for launching the bid to host the AFCON. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Oh3ErT2PTc