PRESS RELEASE
Uganda Cricket Association – Sky View Boys Schools Cricket Week 2025
Dates: August 23rd – 30th, 2025
Location: Fort Portal City
Uganda’s Premier Schools Cricket tournament gets underway in Fort Portal, where 18 top schools from across the country are competing for National Glory in the 2025 Sky View Boys Schools Cricket Week.
Participating Schools by Region
Central Region
Shree Sahajanand School, Uganda · St. John’s Mukono · St. John’s Kauga · King’s College Budo · Aga Khan High
Eastern Region
Busoga College Mwiri · Jinja SS · St. James SS · Kiira College Butiki · Goodheart SS · Horizon International
Northern Region
Gulu High · St. Joseph’s College Layibi · Masindi SS
Western Region
Nyakasura · Rwenzori High
South Western Region
Masaka SS · Ntare School
Regional Champions
Central Region
Shree Sahajanand School, Uganda, enters the Nationals as Central Region champions after an unbeaten run through the qualifiers. Their final victory—a 68-run win over St. John’s SS Mukono—was powered by explosive batting and disciplined bowling. With standout performances from Devansh Patel and Patel Pransu, they arrive in Fort Portal as serious contenders for the national title.
Eastern Region
Teso College Aloet crushed Soroti SS by 10 wickets in the final, after Light SS forfeited their semifinal. However, these teams may not feature in Fort Portal as further developments unfold. In their absence, Busoga College Mwiri and Jinja SS step forward, with Mwiri winning the Nile Region final by 69 runs in a repeat of last year’s showdown. Horizon International and St. James SS reached the semis.
Northern Region
Gulu High School emerged as Northern champions, edging St. Joseph’s College Layibi by 2 runs (D/L method) in a tense final. Layibi had earlier defeated Masindi Army by 78 runs, while Gulu High overcame Masindi SS by 4 wickets in the semis.
South Western Region
Masaka SS claimed the South Western title with a 3-wicket win over Ntare School in the final. Ntare had beaten Centenary SS in the semis, while Masaka dispatched Bwala SS by 74 runs to reach the final.
Western Region
Nyakasura School, the main hosts of this year’s edition, stormed to victory with a record-breaking 224-run win over Rwenzori SS—the largest margin in all regional qualifiers. Kilembe SS and Kasese SS were the other semifinalists.
Hosting Grounds
Matches will be played across six designated grounds in Fort Portal:
- Nyakasura School (2 grounds)
- St. Leo’s College, Kyegobe (2 grounds)
- Canon Apollo Primary School (2 grounds)
These venues will host group stage clashes, knockout rounds, and the grand finale, offering fans and teams a scenic and spirited cricketing atmosphere.
Community Impact and Local Voices
Kakande Ivan, Western Regional Development Officer for Uganda Cricket Association, expressed enthusiasm for the tournament’s return to Fort Portal:
“This event is expected to positively impact communities in Western Uganda, including Kasese and Mbarara, by creating opportunities for young cricketers—both girls and boys—and attracting new primary and secondary schools. We aim to increase involvement of umpires, scorers, and teachers, fostering a love for cricket. The tournament will bring development to local playgrounds and promote cricket activities and sensitization among youth.”
Emmanuel Kakuba, teacher in charge of Cricket at Nyakasura School and host coordinator, emphasised the historical significance of the event:
“It must be put in history that the first cricket ball was bowled at Nyakasura. Hosting the Boys Schools Cricket Week here is long overdue—it has come home. With over 290 participants, we hope to provide the best, experience the best, and grow more love for cricket than ever before. This region is a hub of untapped talent, and this exposure will go a long way in bringing more youth into the game.”
Kakuba also highlighted the broader Community engagement:
“We shall have several games streamed live and a beehive of activities around. Let people from the north, east, central, and south come and enjoy the weather and serene environment of Fort Portal. Let the best team win.”