Overview
USSSA and UPSSA officials met Buganda Kingdom’s Minister of Sports, Owek. Serwanga Robert Salongo at Bulange, Mengo, to discuss school sports collaboration. Key topics included harmonizing regulations, capacity building, and expanding participation.
Buganda Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to sports, highlighting events like Bika Football and the Masaza Cup. The Buganda Schools Competition confirmed for March 13–16, 2025, at Kawanda SS.
On Monday 10th January 2025, a high-level meeting was held at Bulange, Mengo, bringing together officials from the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), the Uganda Primary Schools Sports Association (UPSSA), and the Buganda Kingdom. The discussions centered on fostering harmony in school sports, capacity building, and aligning competition formats and regulations.
The USSSA delegation was led by Emeritus Okanya Patrick, alongside CEO Mugisha Christopher Banage and secretariat staff. UPSSA was represented by its President, Bwambale George William, and EXCO Members Bwiire Hillary and Sheik Matovu Suleiman. This meeting was graciously hosted by Owek. Serwanga Robert Salongo, the Buganda Kingdom’s Minister of Sports, Youth, and Arts,who reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to sports development in schools.
“I am happy to host these two distinguished delegations. As Buganda Kingdom, we actively promote sports, starting from schools to prestigious competitions like the Bika (Clan) Football Tournament and the Masaza Cup. Other disciplines such as netball, omweso, golf, and cycling are integral to our cultural celebrations. Working together ensures we nurture talent across all levels.” — Owek. Serwanga Robert Salongo
A Shared Vision for School Sports
USSSA CEO Mugisha Christopher Banage emphasized the association’s commitment to identifying and nurturing talent while ensuring mass participation.
“We are honored to be here. At USSSA, our role extends beyond competition—we are dedicated to discovering and developing young talent while maximizing student participation in sports. From zonal to international levels, we want to work closely with the Buganda Kingdom to create more opportunities for learners.” — Mugisha Christopher Banage
USSSA Emeritus Okanya Patrick expressed gratitude for the Kingdom’s ongoing support for youth sports.
“I sincerely thank you, Owek. Serwanga, for your dedication and the work you and your institution have done in promoting sports among young people. This collaboration will strengthen the foundation of school sports in Uganda.” — Emeritus Okanya Patrick
Bwambale George William, Uganda Primary School Sports Association President.
UPSSA President Bwambale George William echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the historic nature of the meeting.
“This is a landmark meeting for both myself and the association I represent. I appreciate the opportunity to engage and explore ways we can collectively enhance primary school sports.” — Bwambale George William
Upcoming Buganda Schools Competition
As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen school sports, USSSA is coming on board to support the upcoming Buganda Schools Competition has been scheduled for March 13–16, 2025, at Kawanda SS.
