Nakapiripiriti District Local Government, led by the district Sports Office, worked with Kho Kho Uganda to run a coaching course at Nakapiripiriti Primary School on 12 August 2026. Training Instructor Nsubuga Enock represented Kho Kho Uganda and was received by Mr. Otim Tonny, one of the best-known Kho Kho supporters in Karamoja.
Eleven games teachers from secondary and primary schools took part. The day began with theory at 10 am. After a break of banana, milk and chapati, the practical session started at 12:15 pm: the teachers learned the dimensions of the court, marked it out and practised how to give Kho.
What the teachers took away
- The history of Kho Kho, team structure and composition, the rules, court dimensions and marking, how to give Kho, fouls and penalties, and game situations.
- An appreciation of the game as a way to improve fitness and health.
- Knowledge for the district technical team.
- Respect for how cheap the game is to run, which the schools welcomed.
The district Sports Office asked the teachers to start training their pupils as soon as possible, because a district competition is planned for next term, during the two UNEB days. The district has promised Kho Kho competitions in third term of 2026.
Kho Kho Uganda thanks Nakapiripiriti District Local Government for mobilising the teachers and sponsoring the facilitators. Read the report.