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Today, 10th May 2025, you stepped forward at Canadian Blood Services and gave one of the most precious gifts of all—the gift of life.

Your selfless act will help save many lives. We are so grateful for your compassion and dedication. Let’s keep this momentum going! We encourage everyone to make blood donation a regular habit, especially when called upon.

📅 Mark your calendars: Our next donation drive is on 21st June 2025. Let’s show up in even bigger numbers as we continue this life-saving mission with the Kabaka Foundation.

Together, we can build a healthier and more caring community.
THANK YOU, HEROES

The two-day Tubeere Balamu Kyaddondo camp has come to a successful end, despite being hit by heavy rains. The camp, which was officiated by the Katikkiro of Buganda Oweek. Charles Peter Mayiga, was honored by the presence of Omulangira David Wassajja, who delivered the Kabaka’s message.

Notable stakeholders who attended the event included:
– Oweek. Christopher Bwanika, Attorney General of the Buganda Kingdom
– Oweek. Cotilda Nakate, Minister for Social Services, Buganda Kingdom
– Archbishop Emeritus Augustine Kasujja of the Catholic Church
– Bishop Hanington Mutebi, Assistant Bishop of Kampala
– Bishop Tamale Katumba of the West Buganda Diocese and new Trustee of the Foundation
– Supreme Mufti Mohammed Galabuzi
– Hon. Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga, MP Nakawa East 
– Godfrey Ssebana, CEO of Diamond Trust Bank.
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, emphasized the importance of prioritizing health and regular medical check-ups. He encouraged everyone to prioritize their health over unnecessary expenditures on things like alcohol, parties, and other indulgences. The Katikkiro also urged attendees to adopt healthy lifestyles, including a balanced diet, regular physical exercise, and adequate water and rest.
The Executive Director of the Kabaka Foundation, Hon. Kaggwa Eddie, thanked all partnering institutions for their collaboration, which made the camp possible. During the camp, thousands received free medical services, including:

– Health education
– Treatment for various conditions
– Screening
– Safe male circumcision
– Eye and dental services
– Psychotherapy
– HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
– Management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The camp also conducted a blood donation drive on both days.
The camp was officially closed by the Kyaddondo county chief; Kaggo Hajji Ahmed Magandaazi.

Notably, the Kabaka Foundation has been conducting similar camps across Buganda, with the goal of covering all 18 counties. The Tubeere Balamu Community Health campaign is a response to the Kabaka’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to those in need.

The Kabaka Foundation is proud to be part of the district dialogue -Wakiso on the role of local government in the productive use of solar in agricultural value chains. The dialogue was organized and hosted by ACODE and Heifer on April 10, 2025 at Floral hotel, Wakiso.

The Kabaka Foundation concluded a successful meeting with nearly 400 farmers from Kasanje and Nsangi, focusing on modern agricultural technology and solar energy to enhance production and food security. The event, attended by Honorable Hajji Hamis Kakomo, Minister for Agriculture, Cooperatives, and Trade, and Omuk. Kaggwa Ndagala, Executive Director of the Kabaka Foundation, emphasized the importance of cooperatives and sustainable agriculture. The meeting also highlighted the DREEM hub project’s model farm in Busiro, aimed at providing hands-on training for farmers, aligning with the foundation’s mission to support poverty alleviation, education, and cultural preservation in Buganda.

The Kabaka Foundation participated in a hands-on training on the productive use of solar energy organized by Heifer International Uganda & Joint Energy and Environment Projects (JEEP) and JEEP offices on Gayaza. During the training, we explored and learnt from clean innovations at JEEP like solar powered dryers, cold storage, irrigation systems and several clean cooking solutions.

Advocating for these sustainable practices in Buganda will boost agricultural production, prevent spoilage and enhance food security while preserving the earth!

The Kabaka Foundation participated in the National Dialogue on the Productive use of solar in agricultural value chains organized by Heifer International and ACODE at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.