Royal Goat Races return with silent disco, chopper ride

The Royal Ascot Goat Races shall return with a bang following new interesting additions  to one of the most popular social events on Uganda's calendar.

The cat was let out of the bag during the official launch of the event at held at Speke Apartments on Wampewo Avenue, Kampala on Friday evening.

The event shall be held on August 25 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, so mark your calendar.

Last held in six years ago, the event was known for attracting prominent people in social, political and media spheres.

The organisers of the comeback event led by Sheena Ruparelia -daughter to business mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia – revealed on Friday that unlike the prior Ascot Goat races, this edition will be graced by fun-filled activities such as the Silent Disco, Chill-Out Lounges – for revellers to mingle, and so much more.

The comeback 2018 Royal Ascot Goat Race has attracted firms such as Tusker Malt – a Uganda Breweries Ltd product – as the main sponsor, Silk Events, Sanyu FM and most notably, Kampala Executive Aviation.

Kampala Executive Aviation announced it will give a special offer to the revellers who will attend the social event.

“We will offer aviation services to the stylish and executive revellers with chartered helicopter for those that wish to arrive at the venue in style and enjoy the cool breeze at the resort,” said Martin Startin, an official at Kampala Executive Aviation