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David GOMBE
Centenary Financial institution, the main industrial microfinance financial institution, has reaffirmed its dedication to group improvement and youth empowerment by way of sportsmanship with a sponsorship package deal value UGX 200 million for the 22nd version of the Masaza Cup event.
The contribution was introduced at Bulange, Mengo, throughout the official launch of the 2026 Masaza Cup, one among Uganda’s most celebrated sporting and cultural occasions that continues to unite communities throughout the Buganda Kingdom by way of soccer, expertise improvement, and cultural pleasure.
Talking on the launch, Michael Opira, Government Director Operations, Centenary Financial institution, mentioned that the Financial institution’s continued help for the event displays its dedication to creating alternatives that uplift communities and empower younger folks.
“This event has develop into a platform for younger expertise to shine and remodel their lives for the higher by way of sports activities. That is made extra impactful with the event’s aim of preventing to finish HIV/AIDS by 2030,” he mentioned.
The Uganda Nationwide Institute of Public Well being estimates that the HIV prevalence amongst younger folks aged 15 to 24 years at the moment reaches 9.1%. By sports activities, the message of methods to stop new infections can simply be delivered to the youth and convey the aim of the event nearer to success.
For over a decade, the Masaza Cup has grown into a robust platform for figuring out and nurturing soccer expertise whereas fostering unity and cultural heritage throughout the Kingdom. The event attracts 1000’s of supporters and gives younger gamers with a possibility to showcase their skills on a aggressive stage.
Centenary Financial institution’s sponsorship will help the profitable organization of the event and contribute in direction of enhancing the expertise for gamers, followers, and taking part counties all through the competitors.
“We, as an indigenous financial institution, are humbled to be related to the Kingdom of Buganda, notably the Masaza Cup. Our help for the event is now greater than 12 years previous, and we’re persevering with our journey with you. Collectively, we now have established a agency partnership involving initiatives with the dominion, such because the CBS Kalisoliso Dinner, Kabaka Birthday Run, engagements with the Buganda Land Board and plenty of others. This highlights our dedication to group improvement, sustainability, and cultural heritage.” Opira added.
The Financial institution’s help for the Masaza Cup varieties a part of its broader dedication to investing in initiatives that advance training, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, monetary inclusion, and group improvement throughout Uganda. Yearly, Centenary Financial institution commits 1.5% of its earlier 12 months’s earnings in direction of supporting initiatives that uplift communitiesreminiscent of these.
The 22nd version of the Masaza Cup is anticipated to draw vital participation from counties throughout the Kingdom and 1000’s of soccer lovers, reaffirming its place as one of many nation’s premier sporting competitions. This 12 months’s opening recreation goes to happen on Saturday 13th June, 2026 at Mubende NTC with final 12 months’s winners Buweekula going through Kyaddondo.
