The 2026 Commonwealth Games King’s Baton made a memorable stop at Namboole Stadium on Tuesday, adding a touch of ceremonial grandeur to Uganda’s Rugby World Cup qualifier clash against Kenya.
In a special presentation before kickoff, the baton was handed to team captains Byron Oketayot (Uganda) and George Nyambua (Kenya) by Uganda’s star swimmer and Paralympian Husnah Kukundakwe alongside Michael Wokorach, representing the Athletes Commission.
As it continues its journey across Uganda, the King’s Baton celebrates national pride, cultural heritage, and environmental consciousness—all key themes leading up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Made in Uganda and designed to reflect local identity, the King’s Relay Baton has already visited landmark locations such as Kapchorwa—home of long-distance legends—and featured in events like the 10th Uganda Aquatics Swimming Championships, where Kukundakwe led a symbolic water relay.
The relay has also inspired clean-up campaigns around Lake Victoria and highlighted community-driven efforts promoting sustainability.
Its stop at Namboole added another layer to a high-stakes rugby contest, connecting Uganda’s athletes and fans to a wider global movement.
Uganda remains a key part of the Commonwealth Games narrative, and Tuesday’s moment reinforced that connection—with fans, players, and communities united in a broader celebration of sport and identity.
