By Isaac Mites
Miss Uganda Leah Kalanguka will on May 31st join other noble men and women in the country and the rest of East Africa for the Africa Mashariki Fest Marathon under the theme “The East Africa I would like to live in.” This will take place at Kololo independence grounds.
Africa Mashariki Fest marathon is one of the activations meant to engage the youth as they join their elderly counterparts in helping to integrate and strengthen the East African Community.
The event will have top prizes of a cool 3M Ugx for the winner, 2M Ugx for the 1st runner-up, 1M Ugx for 2nd runner up and 750K Ugx for the third runner up. The fourth will walk away with 500K Ugx.
Later in the day, there will be other activities which include display of paintings by the youth. The winning piece will be displayed in the EALA Parliament.