PRAU Launches 2026 Run, Dedicates Fund to New Home as it Marks 50 Years

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) launched the PRAU Run at NRG Radio, aimed at raising UGX 800 million to establish a home for Uganda’s PR community. The PRAU Governing Council flagged off the fundraising with a contribution of UGX100 million.

This year’s PRAU Run, held under the theme Run for the PRAU Home forms part of a series of activities the Association has lined up to celebrate its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since its founding in 1976.

Launching the 2026 PRAU Run, Ronald Beinomugisha, PRAU Vice President, said, “As we celebrate 50 years, this run is more than a fitness event. It’s a statement of our unity and vision for the future of our Association, hence the proceeds will help to set up a home that reflects our growth, resilience, and commitment to PR Excellence in Public Relations.”

Beinomugisha further revealed that together, we are creating a legacy for the PR profession in Uganda, and appreciated all those who participated in previous editions, including the sponsors and well-wishers.

He urged PR professionals, students, corporate partners, and communication enthusiasts to take part in the 5km and 10km routes through Kololo on 22nd May 2026, with Sidelines Bar and Restaurant as the starting point.

PRAU paid-up members will access the kit at UGX 40,000, and Non-PRAU members at UGX 50,000.

In addition to the Run, PRAU concluded its 50th Annual General Meeting in March 2026, during which it introduced digital membership IDs and outlined activities for the 50th Anniversary celebration in the last half of the year.

“Beyond fitness, the event creates space for networking and reinforces PRAU’s commitment to community, professional growth, and legacy building. All funds from registration fees, sponsorships, and donations will go toward the PRAU Home, and this will ground the profession in Uganda and the region,” Beinomugisha concluded.

The PRAU Run 2026 is proudly sponsored by NRG Radio, Centenary Bank, AscendisMed International, Action Imagery, Newmans, and Nsambya Hospital, among others.

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) is the umbrella body of all private and public professionals, communication specialists, brand managers, mass communication & other related disciplines’ striving to promote public relations in Uganda.

It was founded in 1976 as a membership-based professional body of Public Relations (PR) practitioners in Uganda. The association is affiliated to regional and global PR bodies such as the East African Public Relations Association (EAPRA), the African Public Relations Association (APRA) and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).