Cricket Uganda
Slogan: Excellence and Prosperity
Who We Are
Cricket Uganda is the official governing body responsible for the administration, promotion, and development of cricket in Uganda.
Built on a commitment to excellence, transparency, and high performance, we manage our national teams—the Cricket Cranes, Baby Cricket Cranes (U19) and the Victoria Pearls, Baby Victoria Pearls (U19) —and serve as the primary link between the sport, local communities, and the global cricket stage.
Our Vision
To achieve International Excellence and National Popularity, Bringing Pride to Uganda.
Our Mission
To promote and popularize the game of Cricket across the entire country.
Our Core Values
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and fair play both on and off the field.
Discipline: We believe that dedication, respect for the game, and personal accountability are the foundations of true sportsmanship.
Teamwork: We achieve greatness together, fostering collaboration and unity among players, technical staff, management, and fans.
Holistic Development: We are committed to nurturing not just elite athletes, but well-rounded individuals by supporting their mental, professional, and personal growth.
Our Core Objectives
Grassroots & Countrywide Expansion: Actively taking the game to every corner of Uganda, making cricket accessible to schools, communities, and aspiring young athletes nationwide.
High-Performance Development: Investing in elite training structures, advanced coaching, and player welfare to keep our national teams globally competitive.
Good Governance: Operating with the highest levels of administrative efficiency, transparency, and financial responsibility to serve our stakeholders effectively.
Strategic Partnerships: Building sustainable relationships with global corporate partners, government bodies, and international cricket boards to ensure long-term growth.
Organisational Timeline with Milestones
Full Name: Cricket Uganda
Abbreviation: CU
Affiliation: International Cricket Council
Regional affiliation: ACA
Headquarters: Plot 2-10 Coronation Avenue
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Chairman: Jackson Kavuma
CEO: Evelyn Kabongerwa Shinyekwa (Interim)
Secretary: Denis Arthur Musali
Women Representative: Lelia Namaganda Ondeko
National Teams: Cricket Cranes (men), Baby Cricket Cranes (U-19 men), Victoria Pearls (women), Baby Victoria Pearls (U-19 women)
Cricket Cranes Coach: Abhay Sharma
Victoria Pearls Coach: Deus Muhumuza
Sponsor: Lycamobile
Cast of Cricket Uganda Chairmen
1997 – 2000: Fred Luswata
July 2000 – 2002: Francis Kazinduki
2003 – 2006: Ivan Kyayonka
2007 – February 2008: William Kibukamusoke
February 2008 – February 2012: Kato Sebbaale
February 2012 – February 2017: Richard Mwami
February 2017 – March 2019: Bashir ‘Badu’ Ansasira
March 2019 – February 2025: Michael Nuwagaba
March 2025 – Present: Jackson Kavuma
Cast of Cricket Uganda Secretaries
1999 – February 2001: Chris Azuba
February 2001 – 2006: Justine Ligyalingi
2007 – 2009: Bashir ‘Badu’ Ansasira
2012 – 2016: Jackson Kavuma
2016 – February 2017: Jeremy Kibukamusoke
February 2017 – December 2017: Eric Kamara
February 2017 – March 2019: Michael Nuwagaba
March 2019 – March 2023: Alvin Bagaya Mboijana
March 2023 – February 2025: Jackson Kavuma
March 2025 – Present: Denis Arthur Musali
Cast of Cricket Uganda CEOs
August-October 2009: Muhumuza Mpeka
April 2010 – March 2018: Justine Ligyalingi
March 2018 – June 2022: Martin Ondeko
July 2022 – December 2023: Alan Mugume
February 2024 – February 2025: John Sempa Walusimbi
February 2025: Evelyne Kabongerwa Shinyekwa (Interim)
Key Milestones
Early 20th Century: Cricket was introduced to schools by British colonial administrators in 1900s.
1930s: First School Cricket Week held between four schools.
1950s: Five-team tournament began, involving teams from different racial and religious groups.
1960s: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania formed an East Africa team.
1966: Uganda became an ICC Associate.
1975: East Africa team played in the inaugural World Cup, featuring two Ugandans: Sam Walusimbi and John Nagenda (RIP)
1998: Uganda became an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
2000: Women’s cricket started gaining momentum with the establishment of competitions.
2004: Under-19 team participated in the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh.
2006: Under-19 team participated in the Under-19 World Cup.
2017: Uganda women’s team win African title in Windhoek, Namibia.
2018: Uganda’s women’s team took part in the ICC Global Qualifiers in the Netherlands
2022: Under-19 team participated in the Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies.
2023: Uganda’s senior team – Cricket Cranes qualified for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Victoria Pearls also qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers in December 2023 after beating Tanzania in the African regional qualifiers.
2024: Cricket Cranes played in the World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Victoria Pearls played at the Global Qualifiers in Abu Dhabi in April and May.
Development and Growth
The UCA has implemented various programs, including:
Mini Cricket Development Programme
Schools Development Programme
Cricket Academies
Women’s Cricket
Club Cricket, Grounds, and Umpiring
National Teams