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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 match.

The contribution was introduced at Bulange, Mengo, throughout the official launch of the 2026 Masaza Cup, one among 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, Government Director Operations, Centenary Financial institution, mentioned that the Financial institution’s continued assist for the match displays its dedication to creating alternatives that uplift communities and empower younger folks.

“This match has develop 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 match’s purpose 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 folks aged 15 to 24 years at the moment reaches 9.1%. By sports activities, the message of the way to forestall new infections can simply be delivered to the youth and produce the purpose of the match 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 match attracts hundreds of supporters and gives younger gamers with a chance to showcase their talents on a aggressive stage.

Centenary Financial institution’s sponsorship will assist the profitable organization of the match and contribute in direction of enhancing the expertise for gamers, followers, and collaborating 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 Our assist for the match is now greater than 12 years outdated, and we’re persevering with our journey with you. Collectively, we’ve 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 assist 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 12 months’s earnings in direction of supporting initiatives that uplift communitiesequivalent to these.

The 22nd version of the Masaza Cup is anticipated 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 12 months’s opening sport goes to happen on Saturday 13th June, 2026 at Mubende NTC with final 12 months’s winners Buweekula going through Kyaddondo.