KCCA Extends Kampala City Festival to 12 October-Full 8-Day Celebration Confirmed

Press Conference Held at Uganda Media Centre Announces Festival Extension and New Plans

Kampala, Uganda
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially extended the Kampala City Festival 2025 to Sunday, 12th October, shifting from its originally scheduled single-day event on 5th October 2025. The announcement was made today during a press briefing held at the Uganda Media Centre, attended by city officials, media, Police and cultural stakeholders.

Set to take place at Kololo Independence Grounds, the festival will now span eight days, offering expanded opportunities for cultural showcases, entertainment, innovation exhibitions, community outreach, and city-wide celebrations under the theme:

> “Celebrating Kampala: Culture, Innovation, and Sustainability.”Noted KCCA Executive Director

🎙️ Key Announcements from KCCA

✅ Extension to 12 October 2025
The festival will now run from 5th–12th October, enabling a fuller program and broader engagement across Kampala’s five divisions. Officials cited high interest from sponsors, artists, and civil society as key reasons for the extension.

✅ More Days = More Opportunities

More time for fringe events, workshops, and community engagements

Expanded vendor and exhibitor slots

Extended outreach in schools, hospitals, and residential communities

Greater inclusion for smaller creatives and performers
Rt.Hon.Robinah Nabanjja will be the main Celebrant at the Festival

✅ Venue Remains: Kololo Independence Grounds
Kololo will serve as the anchor for daily programming — music, parades, exhibitions, health services, and family entertainment — while satellite events are expected across the city.

✅ Focus Areas

Cultural heritage & music

Clean city campaigns

Health & wellness camps

Environmental initiatives

Youth innovation showcases

🧾 What This Means for Kampala

📍 For Artists and Creatives

More performance slots, better stage scheduling, and space for emerging talent.

🛍️ For Businesses and Vendors

An 8-day festival means increased exposure and sales opportunities — though with greater logistical needs.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Citizens and Visitors

More flexible attendance, greater variety in programming, and more accessible neighborhood events.

🚧 For City Services

KCCA has committed to scaling up sanitation, transport, security, and emergency services over the extended period.

💬 KCCA’s Statement

While full remarks from KCCA leadership are expected to be released later this week,  Sharifah Buzeki emphasized:

> “This extension is about celebrating Kampala more inclusively. It allows us to connect communities, amplify voices, and make the city festival truly citywide.”said E.D Sharifah Buzeki

📅 What’s Next?

📢 Full event program to be released next week

🎟️ Ticketing info (if applicable) and vendor allocations to be updated

🤝 Sponsorships and collaborations to be announced on official platforms

📱 Live updates via KCCA and Urban Gazette channels