Kampala — Kololo Independence Grounds was a scene of colour and celebration on 26 April 2026 as thousands of Ugandans gathered for the climax of the Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba birthday run, marking his 52nd birthday in a high-energy public event that blended fitness, entertainment, and elite networking.
The event attracted a wide mix of participants, including political leaders, business figures, musicians, and sports enthusiasts, under the coordination of the Patriotic League of Uganda and the Federation of Uganda Musicians Association led by singer Eddy Kenzo.
Among the notable attendees were former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and city businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, who were seen sharing light moments during the celebrations, drawing attention from participants at Kololo.
Dressed in sports attire, the two figures were captured exchanging greetings, smiles, and brief conversations as they moved through the terraces and engaged with other guests in a relaxed public setting.
Dr. Sudhir, clad in white sportswear, and Mr. Ssekandi, in blue, later joined sections of the celebratory walk, interacting with participants in what many described as a rare public display of ease between senior political and business figures.
The birthday run featured cultural performances, music, and fitness activities that kept the grounds lively throughout the morning and afternoon, with organisers describing it as a platform for unity, charity, and social engagement.
In his remarks, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba thanked his family and supporters for making the occasion memorable, highlighting the importance of togetherness and appreciation in public life.
“I want to thank my family and wife Charlotte for organising this memorable day in my life,” he said.
Former Vice President Ssekandi, alongside his grandson Oscar Mutebi, also used the occasion to mobilise communities, particularly from Masaka, where they have been involved in civic engagement ahead of the event.
The annual birthday run has in recent years evolved into a major public gathering, attracting increasing attention for its blend of political presence, entertainment, and social participation.
This year’s edition once again underscored the close interaction between Uganda’s political and business elite in a relaxed public atmosphere, with the Sudhir–Ssekandi interaction standing out among the day’s most talked-about moments.
As the event wound down in the evening, Kololo gradually emptied, leaving behind music echoes, speeches, and celebrations that reflected the growing scale and visibility of the annual birthday run.