Cricket Uganda Receives Certificate Of Registration
Cricket Uganda has officially received its Certificate of Registration from the National Council of Sports, formalising its transition from the Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) to a national sports federation. The milestone ushers in a new chapter of governance reforms, regional representation, international participation and renewed commitment to developing the game.
Kampala, November 13. Cricket Uganda has officially received its Certificate of Registration from the National Council of Sports (NCS), marking a landmark moment in the sport’s governance and institutional development.
The certification formally recognises Cricket Uganda as the national governing body for cricket in Uganda, confirming its transition from the former Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) to a duly registered national sports federation under the National Sports Act and its accompanying regulations.
The achievement represents the culmination of extensive constitutional reforms, nationwide structural expansion and collective efforts across the cricket fraternity to strengthen governance, administrative integrity and institutional accountability.
A Milestone Built On Collective Effort
Cricket Uganda President Jackson Kavuma has welcomed the certification, describing it as a defining moment for the institution and the wider cricket fraternity.
“We are extremely grateful to NCS for recognising the progress we have made and granting Cricket Uganda its Certificate of Registration. This is a significant achievement, but it is also a responsibility that we must embrace with humility, unity and a clear sense of purpose.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to our Acting CEO, Mrs. Evelyn Kabongerwa Biribonwa Shinyekwa, the Constitutional Review Team, the Board, our clubs, players, administrators, partners and the entire cricket fraternity. This milestone is the result of collective effort, commitment and a shared belief in the future of our game,” Kavuma, previously referred to as chairman, said.
The organisation particularly acknowledges the Constitutional Review Team led by Counsel Fredrick Mpanga, alongside Jeremy Kibuukamusoke, Davis Karashani, Emma Opio, Naomi Kayondo, Robert Okot, Premal Yagnick and Moses Mwase, for their commitment throughout the reform process.
International Participation Safeguarded
The certification also carries important significance for Uganda’s international cricket commitments.
The registration safeguards uninterrupted eligibility and representation for its national teams, officials and athletes in regional, continental and global competitions sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Africa Cricket Association (ACA).
It further affirms Cricket Uganda’s statutory recognition and strengthens its institutional mandate as the national governing body for the sport.
The certification validates the federation’s reformed governance framework, reinforcing transparency, accountability and equitable representation across club and regional structures.
A Broader & More Inclusive Structure
The transition to federation status provides a stronger institutional framework encompassing both amateur and professional cricket.
The new structure provides for five regional cricket associations covering Central, Eastern, Northern, Western and South Western Uganda, strengthening the organisation’s reach and representation across the country.
Two regional directors, Mary Marjorie Nankinga and Allan Ssemakula, officially join the eight club delegates on the Board, creating a wider platform for regional and club representation in the federation’s governance.
Cricket Uganda Honorary Secretary Denis Musali, who was part of the Constitutional Review Team alongside Women’s Representative on the Board Mrs. Lelia Namaganda Ondeko, described the transition as a significant step in broadening the administration and development of the game.
“We are no longer an association but now a federation that includes amateur and professional sport,” Musali said.
From Registration To Implementation
While celebrating the achievement, Cricket Uganda’s top hierarchy; Kavuma and Musali recognise that the next phase must focus on maintaining full statutory compliance and translating the governance reforms into meaningful progress.
The Secretariat will work closely with member clubs and regional bodies over the coming months to ensure that membership registers, governance documentation and operational reporting remain aligned with NCS standards.
Further guidance on these administrative compliance processes, alongside the formal roadmap for the next electoral cycle, will be communicated to members ahead of next year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Kavuma emphasised that the certification was not an end in itself, but the beginning of a new chapter focused on implementation, unity and the sustainable growth of cricket.
“Our work now moves to implementation. We must strengthen our structures, bring everyone together and ensure that the opportunities created by this transition translate into meaningful progress for cricket across Uganda.
“We want a united cricket fraternity in which clubs, regions, players, administrators and partners all have a place and a shared responsibility. Our ambition is to build a stronger, more accountable and sustainable institution that can take the game forward.
“Cricket is a gentleman’s game, and our progress must reflect the values of respect, integrity, fair play and unity. This is the moment to put our differences aside, work together and rebuild with confidence.”
Cricket Uganda congratulates the entire cricket fraternity on this historic achievement and looks forward to continued partnership with its members, stakeholders and supporters as it builds on this foundation.
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