Arereng Kenneth Kent
Mr and Miss Central Region Body Building and Fitness Championship
Winner: Body Building
- Ssentongo Hassan
- Mayanja Ricky
- Musana Abdul
- Kinobe Joseph
Welter weight body builder Ssentongo Hassan emerged winner of the prestigious Central Region Body Building championship held at Sharing Hall Nsambya over the weekend. The energized Ssentongo first conquered the welter weight division, in which he outclassed Ssemuyaba Francis and Kibirango Yasin Yakisha.
In the overall category, a determined Ssentongo competed against the best and prevailed over them due to his muscle size, body mass, conditioning and symmetry. The judges agreed that indeed Ssentongo deserved victory on the special evening.
Mayanja Rickie could only settle for second place as Musana Abdul and Kinobe Joseph followed in that order. In the Classic Physique category, Kinobe Joesph proved his versatility as he trounced Ssemuyaba Francis and Kawayida Kaddu to take the coveted award.
Classic Physique
- Kinobe Joseph
- Ssemuyaba Francis
- Kawayida Kaddu
The championship brought together body building and fitness athletes from across the Central Region to compete in various disciplines including among others; Men’s physique, Classic Physique, Body Building, Masters, Women’s Bikini and special guest appearances respectively.
Men’s Physique
- Kamara Alfan
- Ssegujja Hamza
- Masagazi Conrad
- Ayebale Abdurahim
- Zakaria Nuur
The spectacular event demonstrated the growing potential of the sport and its ever increasing following on the local scene. With the end of the regional championships, focus now turns to the biggest event on the local calendar (Uganda Body Building and Fitness Association), ‘Mr Uganda’ scheduled for December 12, 2026.
The event, organized by Supplex Gym under Kisakye Denis Trinity was powered by; J and L industries, RZ Innovations, Five Star Plastics, MYMTNT, Hector Sounds, Yes Centre, Heena Beverages, Papaz Spot, NBS Sport and Uganda Fitness Elites.
Women’s and Special Categories
Bikini: Mukyala Shamirah-Sole Participant
Figure: Nakafeero Patricia-Sole Participant
Women’s Physique: Ashamira Gift
Dapala: Sole Participant
Masters: Miyagi Pharoq-Sole Participant
Guest Poser: Ssemugenyi Arafat
