By Johnson Kanyesige
Thousands of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects over the weekend graced this year’s Empango Run to mark the 30th Coronation anniversary of Omukama DR. Solomon Iguru Gafabusa.
The marathon organized by the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom in partnership with Spice FM was flagged off on Saturday morning by the Kingdom Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaaga from Chambers adjacent to Karuzika Palace in Hoima City.
The marathon is one of the pre-activities to commemorate the King’s 30th coronation anniversary commonly known as “Empango” due on June 11 at the kingdom palace.
In the Omukama’s message read for him by the Kingdom Prime minister Andrew Byakutaaga, Omukama Iguru applauded his subjects for embracing the Empango run which he describes as a symbol of unity among the people in Bunyoro.
He said proceeds from the marathon will be used to purchase two delivery beds and an Autoclave Sterilizer for Kibaale health center IV in Kibaale district.
James Asiimwe the district health officer for Kibaale district expressed excitement about the Omukama’s decision to equip the health facility with the equipment adding that they will boost the health service delivery at the facility.
He notes that the beneficiary health facility admits more than 15 mothers every day and it faces a challenge of inadequate delivery beds.
According to Leonard Kusemererwa, the Chairman organizing committee of Empango run has commended the Kingdom subjects for supporting the run.
Robert Owagonza, the Bunyoro Kitara Diocesean head of laity and former Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Finance Minister commended Spice FM for organizing the run that he says signifies unity and promotes love, good health and fitness for restoration of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom’s lost glory.
He rallied the kingdom subjects to always support the activities and also to love their Omukama and the Kingdom if the Kingdom is to develop.
Businesswoman Grace Koonjo, the Director Kotik hotel and former finance Minister for the Kingdom called on the Kingdom subject to advocate for unity and love to ensure peace and development of the Kingdom.
She noted that if the spirit unity the subjects have shown at the marathon continues, the Kingdom will be able to develop for the restoration of its glory.
