Uganda’s well known sports men Moses Kipsiro and Golola Moses have been lined -up to promote and participate in the PIBID Tooke run scheduled for June th, 2026 in Bushenyi district .
The 20th June 2026 run has been amplified aloud across different forums and locations.
From the inaugural breakfast meeting held at the lavish Sheraton Kampala Hotel, there have been subsequent interfaces with the public and media in Kampala, Jinja, Bushenyi and lately Kiruhura district.
The run will be held under the theme “Move, Learn and Discover for Nutrition Care” and is organized by the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID), Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre in conjunction with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC).
“The theme is not merely a slogan but a call to action” Rev. Professor Florence Isabirye Muranga the head of PIBID stated .
“We move through sport, health and community engagement. We learn by embracing the science of nutrition and the innovation behind TOOKE products. We discover the power of Uganda’s own resources to fuel athletes, nurture children and strengthen communities. It is a celebration of health, innovation and national pride” Rev. Professor Muranga added.
Part of the proceeds from the run will go to support the welfare and preparation of Ugandan athletes before and during international competitions, including the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Big prize monies:
Already, there is a hefty prize money to a tune of Ug. Shs 120M that has been put aside by the organizing committee to be given out after the race..
Rev. Professor Florence Muranga Isabirye with some of the athletes who will represent Uganda at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal
“The prize monies across the different categories are meant to appreciate the effort of the runners and motivate them as we grow the sport of running in Uganda” Rev. Prof Muranga stated.
The prize money will be awarded across the 21KM Half Marathon, 10KM Road Race, and 5KM Fun Run/Walk categories, including a dedicated Under-16 Youth Race aimed at nurturing and rewarding emerging talent.
A lion’s share of this money will go to the 21KM runners who will pocket Ug.Shs 72,000,000 in total for the total five across both gender.
Ug.Shs 24,000,000 will be rewarded to the 10KM runners and the rest will be shared among the 5KM recreational runners.
Besides the money for the top runners, there will be a ceremonial medal for everyone who participates as well as a gift hamper.
