Cricket Uganda Unveils Major Governance Reforms With New Constitution

Cricket Uganda has entered a new era of governance after formally adopting a new constitution at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the Uganda Olympic Committee offices in Lugogo.

This landmark decision aligns the sport's governing body with the National Sports Act and sets a new course for its future.

The meeting saw an unprecedented turnout, with over 120 delegates from district sports associations across the nation gathering to approve the new constitutional framework.

This officially establishes Cricket Uganda as the country's recognised national sports federation, tasked with governing, regulating, and developing the game.

The SGM, convened by Honorary Secretary Denis Musali, was attended by National Council of Sports (NCS) official Sarah Chelangat. She praised the record attendance as a clear indicator of cricket's expanding national footprint.

"I can confirm that I have witnessed a very large delegation at this special general meeting. A total of 120 people attended, which is truly commendable and a first for Cricket Uganda," Chelangat remarked as quoted by Chimp Reports.

She highlighted that previous meetings were often limited to a small number of clubs, falling short of the National Sports Act's requirements. Chelangat noted that this recent gathering demonstrated significant progress towards full compliance.

The new constitution replaces the previous structure of the Uganda Cricket Association, bringing the federation in line with the National Sports Act, Cap. 151 (2023), and the National Sports Regulations, 2025.

Cricket Uganda President Jackson Kavuma explained that the review was essential to meet regulatory demands and broaden the sport's governance beyond its traditional club-based system.

"This exercise was aimed at ratifying our leadership as required by the National Council of Sports while also addressing nationwide coverage. For a long time, cricket was run by only eight member clubs, but today it has become a national sport," Kavuma stated.

A central feature of the new constitution is a two-tier membership system designed to balance elite competition with grassroots development.

The first tier comprises the eight historic full-member clubs, which will maintain a key role in governance. The second tier introduces five regional cricket associations for the Central, Eastern, Northern, Western, and Southern regions, ensuring broader national representation.

Further governance reforms include the establishment of a 15-member Executive Board, four-year electoral terms, and a two-term limit for elected officials.

The constitution also introduces stricter conflict-of-interest provisions and clearly outlines fiduciary responsibilities.

Following the constitution's adoption, the regional associations promptly elected their representatives to the Executive Board.

Marjorie Nankinga was chosen to represent the Western Region, and Allan Ssemakula will represent the Central Region.

Speaking after her election, Nankinga outlined the regional leadership's priorities. "Our role is to ensure that cricket has a strong presence at the regional level by supporting infrastructure, logistics, and strategic planning to grow the game," she said. "We want to identify challenges within the regions and work together to move cricket forward."

While acknowledging that implementing the new structure will demand additional resources, Cricket Uganda is confident that these reforms will provide a more robust foundation for the sport's future.

Kavuma extended his gratitude to delegates who travelled from districts like Kabale, Fort Portal, Maracha, and Yumbe, calling the event a historic moment for Ugandan cricket and expressing confidence that the new constitution will foster greater inclusivity and growth nationwide.