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Hundreds grace second 2024 mini Buganda Kingdom Royal Regatta at Nakiwogo landing site, Entebbe

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2^nd Mini Buganda Kingdom Royal Regatta:

500m:

• 1^st: Busiro Ssaza
• 2^nd: Buddu Ssaza
• 3^rd:  Mawokota Ssaza

1000m:

• 1^st: Mawokota Ssaza
• 2^nd: Buddu Ssaza
• 3^rd: Buvuma Ssaza

Nakiwogo landing site (Port Alice) on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe Division B (Entebbe Municipality) was the place to be during the second mini-Buganda Kingdom royal regatta.

This took place on Saturday, 1^st June 2024 with hundreds of people actively taking part from the different counties of Buganda Kingdom.

Home team Busiro won the 500m event amidst wild cheering and chants from the charged-up fans. Buddu finish second and Mawokota third.

Mawokota triumphed in the 1000m race with Buddu and islanders Buvuma coming second and third respectively.

The guest-list was rich with the Speaker of Buganda Kingdom Lukiiko (Parliament) Owek. Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule as the chief guest.

I wish to applaud the Kabaka for promoting this sport. I thank those who have put effort into this sport, I thank the Minister, Eng. Ben. Missaga and other people who have seen this sport flourish, I have never expected what I have found here, people are many, adults and the young ones and as Buganda we love most of these kids to get involved in the activities of the kingdom. This has shown that the Royal regatta will be a big sport in Buganda.  Owek. Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, Speaker of Buganda Kingdom Lukiiko (Parliament)

Owek. Mugumbule was flanked by Owek. Ssalongo Robert Sserwanga (kingdom sports and arts minister), members of the local organizing committee led by Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga.

I wish to thank all the participating counties (Masaza’s) and the riders. Continue to embrace this royal regatta as it is part and parcel of our culture here in Buganda Kingdom. I urge more people to join this interesting sport. Owek. Ssalongo Robert Sserwanga, Buganda kingdom minister of sports and arts

Our main focus is to rebuild this sport in order for everyone to enjoy, this sport is not only for men, that why you see we have given a lady who has participated an extra fee in order to motivate other ladies to join. We have the next competition on 24th of August in Busaabala and expect everyone to come and witness the new ideas we have put in place. Eng. Ben Immanuel Misagga, chairperson of Buganda Royal Regatta organizing committee

The political wing was ably represented by the Entebbe Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Micheal “Mbwatekamwa” Kakembo, Hon Patrick Nsanja (Ntenjeru South), Deputy Ssebwana (Busiro), Dr.Stephen Seruyange and a number of local leaders. 

Buwekula ssaza’s Allen Nagirinya was the only lady who actively competed in the competition.

Nagirinya was specially recognized with an extra prize for the spirit and determination she exhibited against the men.

After the opening leg in Bunjjako, the second circuit was successfully held at Nakiwogo (Entebbe) and the grand climax will take place on 24^th August 2024 at Busabala beach.

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