Uganda: Education Ministry Gives Shs10m to Presidential CEO Charity Run for Special Needs Children

What the report says

Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports has donated Shs10 million to the second edition of the Presidential CEO Charity Run, a fundraising event aimed at improving conditions for children with special needs at Entebbe Welfare School. The report, carried by Nile Post and distributed by AllAfrica, says the money will support construction of classroom blocks at the school.

State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwanga represented the ministry at the 2026 event in Entebbe Municipality, where he flagged off participants in a five-kilometre race and said the government was willing to back the initiative as it grows into a larger annual charity drive. The article also notes his praise for local development in Entebbe, especially road upgrades.

Organizers said the turnout from residents and visitors was strong, with the Presidential CEO Forum’s chief executive Irene Birungi Mugisha welcoming the public response. Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda said fundraising would continue until visible improvements are made at the school. The day also included awards for race winners and a luncheon with children from Entebbe Welfare School, which organizers said was intended to reinforce inclusion and equal opportunity.

The event was held under the theme “Save a Life, Change a Future,” underscoring its focus on charity and support for vulnerable children.