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Excitement is building for the 2026 Buganda Royal Regatta championship scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at the Nakiwogo fish landing site in Entebbe Municipality. On June 24, technical and administrative teams visited the venue, engaging in planning and conducting training drills on Lake Victoria with several participating teams.
The Buganda Royal Regatta, known as Amaato ga Buganda, has been a significant tradition on Lake Victoria since the 16th century, serving as a vital cultural and sporting event for the Buganda people. The regatta has evolved over the years and is now being celebrated on a larger scale than ever before, highlighting its importance in the region's heritage, according to Swift Sports.
The Saad Kassis-Mohamed Center plans to finance the removal of over 100,000 liters of toxic waste, including plastic and microplastic debris, from Lake Victoria, which is the largest water body in Africa.