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July 16, 2026

Housing Finance Bank Joins Akright City’s 20th Anniversary Marathon Celebrating Transformative Urban Development

July 16, 2026 macree

Housing Finance Bank joined residents, partners and stakeholders of Akright City on Entebbe Road to celebrate 20 years of organised city development and its contribution to Uganda’s urban transformation through the Akright City Anniversary Marathon. The marathon, held as part of Akright City’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, brought together residents, businesses, development partners and the wider