The MTN Busoga Masaza Cycling Championship 2025 is set to return with renewed energy and a powerful social message, using sport as a platform to inspire men to take an active role in ending teenage pregnancies. Riding under the theme “Men are the pillars in stopping teenage pregnancies,” the championship’s preliminary races will kick off on Saturday, 20th, in Bunha Chiefdom.
Speaking to the media at the Kyabazinga Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, the Busoga Kingdom Minister for Sports, Owek. Amin Bossa Nkono, said the championship goes beyond competition and trophies.
- “This championship is not only about cycling, but about shaping responsible men who can positively influence society. We want men to stand as pillars in protecting our girls and guiding communities against teenage pregnancies,” Owek. Nkono said.
The competition will feature two categories — Tippa Bike (Maanhi ga Kifuba) and Mountain Bike — attracting cyclists from across Busoga’s 11 chiefdoms. From each chiefdom, the top three riders in every category will qualify for the grand finals scheduled for January 3, 2026.
At the preliminary stage, winners in each category will walk away with cash prizes of Shs100,000, Shs70,000 and Shs50,000 for the top three finishers. The stakes will be higher at the finals, where the overall winner will ride away with a motorcycle, followed by cash rewards of Shs2 million, Shs1 million, Shs500,000 and Shs300,000. In addition, all cyclists who complete the final race will receive Shs50,000.
First held in 2022 and again in 2024, the championship has continued to grow in stature. The 2024 edition saw John Odoto and Tiff Luganda successfully defend their titles in the Mountain Bike and Tippa Bike categories, respectively, cementing their status as the reigning champions.
As anticipation builds for the 2025 edition, organizers say the championship is not only about speed and endurance, but also about championing responsible masculinity and community action, proving that cycling can be a powerful vehicle for social change.
