The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and UGX 10 million to support the upcoming Tooro Kingdom Inter-Clans Football Tournament.
The competition will kick off on April 7, 2026, with the final match scheduled for May 4, 2026.
The contribution was handed over on his behalf by Brig Gen Richard Karemire to Hon Eng Kateeba Divine Francis Atwoki. Karemire serves as Joint Staff for Formal Education, Sports and Culture in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces. Kateeba is the Tooro Kingdom minister for education, youth and sports.
According to the Chief of Defence Forces, the support, which includes football equipment and financial assistance, is intended to facilitate the smooth organisation of the tournament.
Gen Kainerugaba commended the leadership and people of the Tooro Kingdom for their longstanding association with and support to the National Resistance Army and later the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces since the liberation struggle.
He reaffirmed the UPDF’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote national unity, community development and youth engagement through sports.
Receiving the donation, Hon Kateeba expressed gratitude to Gen Kainerugaba and the UPDF fraternity for the support, noting that the gesture reflects the force’s people-centred approach.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration between cultural institutions and security forces. He added that cultural and sporting events help preserve traditions while promoting harmony among communities.
The function was attended by Maj Henry Mwijuka, the UPDF staff officer for sports.
