David GOMBE

Saturday twenty second August 2026 will go down in historical past as Mawokota County emerged total champions of the 2026 Buganda Royal Regatta held at Bunjako Seaside in Mpigi District.

Internet hosting county Mawokota, Buweekula and Bulemezi took the highest three spots in a vibrant occasion that mixed tradition, sports activities and leisure, and was graced by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Oweek. Charles Peter Mayiga.

Mawokota dominated the waters, amassing 48 factors to be topped champions. They walked away with a Bull and UGX 1,000,000 money prize.

Buweekula completed second and took dwelling a Goat + UGX 500,000, whereas Bulemeezi got here third to pocket UGX 300,000*.

All 18 Masazas participated and every obtained a participation price.

Full Total Masaza Rankings:

1. Mawokota – 48 Pts – Champion
2. Buweekula – 2nd
3. Bulemezi – third
4. Bululi – 33 Pts
5. Kabula – 32 Pts
6. Kooki & Mawogola – 23 Pts every
7. Kyadondo – 20 Pts
8. Kyagwe – 19 Pts
9. Buddu & Butambala – 17 Pts every
10. Gomba – 16 Pts
11. Bugerere – 15 Pts
12. Busujju – 13 Pts
13. Busiro & Busuma – 12 Pts every
14. Ssese – 11 Pts
15. Ssingo – 3 Pts

Within the Ladies’s Conventional Rowing class, She Rowers of Mawokota emerged winners, adopted by BusiroWinner (Busiro) in second and Bunjako Sailors (Mawokota) in third.

The Uganda Rowing Seaside Dash Invitational introduced by The North Inexperienced Faculty (TNGS) additionally produced fireworks:

– CM1x Winner:Elijah Namunyu (Maroons Aqua Sports activities Membership) – 2:32.31 PB
– CJW1x Winner: Grace Kyomuhendo (14), UPDF Rowing Membership – 4:15.97

The day was extra than simply rowing. Revellers began arriving as early as 7:00 AM, with races beginning at 8:00 AM over 1000m & 500m. Rowing (North Inexperienced Faculty) and the Royal Regatta occurred concurrently.

Earlier than the races, Jajja Gabunga carried out conventional rituals on the water for the Mamba Clan to do Empingu duties, after which the Katikkiro formally flagged off the races.

The Treasure Hunt was a serious spotlight, with winners strolling away with bikes, smartphones, good watches, watches, and Man U & Arsenal player-version jerseys. One motorbike winner was so overjoyed he virtually ran mad and needed to be managed by the Katikkiro’s safety.

In his speech, Regatta Chairman Eng. Ben Misagga thanked the Kingdom and pledged larger and higher regattas sooner or later.

Oweek. Salongo Robert Sserwanga thanked the organizing group and pledged extra actions to develop the game.

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga handed over prizes, reminded revellers that his clan and Misagga’s clan Omutima Omuyanja have a silent duty on water identical to the Mamba Clan, thanked Lwanga Robert of Bunjako Seaside for internet hosting, and urged all Baganda to develop the Kingdom.

The historic day was closed by legendary Afrigo Band adopted by free-style dancing on the seashore sand.