Cricket Uganda is pleased to announce that Evelyn Kabongerwa Biribonwa Shinyekwa’s tenure as Acting Chief Executive Officer has been extended for one year.
Evelyn continues to make history as the first woman to serve as Acting CEO of Cricket Uganda, following a strong nine-month period of leadership marked by professionalism, innovation, and inclusive governance.
Her extended appointment reflects Cricket Uganda’s commitment to strengthening its institutional foundations, modernising operations, and positioning Ugandan cricket for sustainable growth both nationally and internationally.
Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with more than 20 years of experience in financial management, governance, audit, and organisational development across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
She holds an MBA from Makerere University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration and Management.
Her career includes senior leadership roles with Cricket Uganda as Acting CEO and Finance Manager, Business Synergies as Financial Management Consultant, RSM Eastern Africa as Business Executive, Kisaka & Company CPA as Audit Supervisor, Uganda Media Women’s Association as Finance and Administration Manager, Women in Peace Centre (ISIS-WICCE) as Finance and Administration Manager, Foundation for Human Rights Initiative as Finance and Administration Manager, and Carr Stanyer Sims & Co. as Auditor, Supervisor and Administrator.
During her extended tenure, Evelyn will continue to drive a clear vision for Cricket Uganda, focusing on modernising operations and strengthening institutional systems, expanding grassroots pathways to nurture young talent nationwide, deepening corporate partnerships for sustainable growth, and elevating Uganda’s competitiveness on the continental and global cricket stage.
Kabongerwa Biribonwa Shinyekwa, Acting CEO, said;
I look forward to building a stronger, more efficient, and more inclusive cricket system—one that nurtures talent, inspires excellence, and positions Uganda firmly on the global cricket map.
Jackson Kavuma, Cricket Uganda Chairman, added;
I am thrilled to welcome Evelyn as our new CEO. She brings a wealth of experience and stands among the first female and most respected leaders in cricket nationally. Her track record speaks for itself. Cricket Uganda is gaining a world class sports administrator and more importantly an individual of utmost integrity, character, and a high-performance mindset. Throughout her career, she has been an inspirational trailblazer and I am extremely proud that she will become the first female CEO of Cricket Uganda. This is an exciting time for cricket. Evelyn’s appointment will help galvanise and reinvigorate cricket in Uganda. I have been greatly impressed by her deep understanding of the cricketing landscape both locally and internationally as well as her vision and passion for what lies ahead. I am confident that we now have a leader who will maximise our potential as a cricketing nation as we embark on the next phase of our journey. We look forward to working with Evelyn to ensure we achieve exactly that.
This announcement marks the start of a new era for Cricket Uganda, with Evelyn’s extended tenure reinforcing the Association’s commitment to professional excellence, inclusivity, and long-term success.