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David GOMBE

Centenary Financial institution, the main business microfinance financial institution, has reaffirmed its dedication to neighborhood growth and youth empowerment by way of sportsmanship with a sponsorship package deal price UGX 200 million for the 22nd version of the Masaza Cup event.

The contribution was introduced at Bulange, Mengo, through the official launch of the 2026 Masaza Cup, certainly one of Uganda’s most celebrated sporting and cultural occasions that continues to unite communities throughout the Buganda Kingdom by way of soccer, expertise growth, and cultural pleasure.

Talking on the launch, Michael Opira, Govt 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 individuals.

“This event has change into a platform for younger expertise to shine and rework 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 individuals aged 15 to 24 years at the moment reaches 9.1%. By way of sports activities, the message of how you can stop new infections can simply be delivered to the youth and produce 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 hundreds of supporters and supplies younger gamers with a chance to showcase their talents on a aggressive stage.

Centenary Financial institution’s sponsorship will help the profitable organization of the event and contribute in the 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 Our help for the event is now greater than 12 years outdated, and we’re persevering with our journey with you. Collectively, we have now 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 neighborhood growth, sustainability, and cultural heritage.” Opira added.

The Financial institution’s help for the Masaza Cup kinds a part of its broader dedication to investing in initiatives that advance schooling, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, monetary inclusion, and neighborhood growth throughout Uganda. Yearly, Centenary Financial institution commits 1.5% of its earlier yr’s earnings in the direction of supporting initiatives that uplift communitiescorresponding to these.

The 22nd version of the Masaza Cup is predicted to draw important participation from counties throughout the Kingdom and hundreds of soccer lovers, reaffirming its place as one of many nation’s premier sporting competitions. This yr’s opening sport goes to happen on Saturday 13th June, 2026 at Mubende NTC with final yr’s winners Buweekula going through Kyaddondo.