Over 6000 kids assembled at the Uganda Museum for the 6th edition of the StarTimes Kampala Kampala Kids run. The children aged three to 14 years of age in the company of their parents and guardians braved the rain to participate in the annual StarTimes event.
The proceeds from the Run are going to be used to process safe drinking water in rural primary schools. The children were flagged off by Sports Minister Charles Bakabulindi from the Uganda Museum at about 7 am.
The race that went through Tuffnell drive, Mwanda Road, Kira Road and back to the starting point included 1.5 km for ages between 3-8 and 3km for children aged 9-14.
On behalf of the Ministry of Education and Sports, Bakabulindi pledged full support to this noble cause whose aim is to aid the Ministry in fulfilling its mandate.
He encouraged all parents to embrace StarTimes Kampala Kids Run and always ensure that they support their children to participate in the event whenever they are called upon.
The race is considered one of the most beautiful runs for children and according to participants, it lived to its billing with both kids and parents taking home lots of gifts from StarTimes, Riham, Food Hub, and Ruparelia Groupof Companies.
Gifts included StarTimes Decoders, Riham Christmas hampers, and other gifts from Ruparelia Groupof Companies. Race organizers say funds raised will be donated to ensuring that there is safe drinking water for the children in rural schools.
StarTimes CEO Franklin Wang believes such an event will help discover future athletes as well as keep the young generation fit.
Away from running, kids enjoyed an astonishing performance from Felsita the Super Star, Tripple S, The Challenger, WakStars among others alongside a series of activities including bouncing castles, face painting, PlayStation videogames, and more.