Uganda: Education Ministry Gives Shs10m to Presidential CEO Charity Run for Special Needs Children
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports has contributed Shs10 million towards the second edition of the Presidential CEO Charity Run to support children with special needs at Entebbe Welfare School.
The Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports has allocated Shs10 million to the Presidential CEO Charity Run, which aims to benefit children with special needs at the Entebbe Welfare School. State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwanga, emphasized the ministry's dedication to the cause and expressed hope for the event's continued growth into an annual occurrence.
At the event, held in Entebbe Municipality, Ogwanga officiated the 2026 Presidential CEO Charity Run and presented the donation towards the construction of classroom blocks at the school. The event featured a five-kilometre race and included remarks from Irene Birungi Mugisha, the CEO of the Presidential CEO Forum, who commended the public's enthusiastic support for the initiative.
Mayor Fabrice Rulinda of Entebbe Municipality highlighted the significance of ongoing fundraising efforts to enhance the school facilities. During the ceremony, winners of the race received medals, and a luncheon was held for sponsors, forum leaders, and children with special needs to promote inclusion and emphasize the value of equal care and opportunities for all children.
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