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Capacity building

Teachers, coaches, referees and community leaders trained across Uganda, and clubs that communities own and run themselves.

92 Districts and cities 7 Kinds of training Nov 2021 First course
By the numbers

What the programme has delivered

92 districts and cities reached

Between November 2021 and June 2026, across the Central, Eastern, Northern and Western regions.

7 kinds of training and outreach

Coaching courses, officiating clinics, school sensitisation, community demonstrations, leadership workshops, stakeholder consultations and club formation.

6 groups of people trained

Teachers, community coaches, youth leaders, sports officers, referees and volunteers.

5 months of club formation

The national club formation campaign ran from February to June 2026.

30+ coaches certified at Level 1

Passed out at the end of the first Level 1 coaching course in Mukono.

11 games teachers trained in Karamoja

Primary and secondary teachers at Nakapiripiriti Primary School, 12 August 2026.

19 schools confirmed for Gulu

Nine boys' and ten girls' schools confirmed for Kho Kho at the USSSA Ball Games.

3 parish zone tournaments

Bukasa, Mabombwe and Kasengeje sub parishes, Wakiso, 23 May to 6 June 2026.

Figures come from the programme report, the Level 1 course news, the Nakapiripiriti coaching report, the Gulu schools list and the parish tournament reports.

Where we started

In 2020 Uganda had none of this

  • No recognised Kho Kho clubs
  • No certified coaches
  • No trained referees
  • No organised competitions
  • No athlete development pathways
  • No governance structures
  • No public awareness of the sport
What changed

By June 2026 the foundations were in place

  • The sport expanded Kho Kho has been introduced into numerous districts where it was previously unknown.
  • A pool of people grew A growing number of coaches, referees and administrators has been trained.
  • Clubs were formed Community-based clubs have been formed and strengthened.
  • More young people play Youth participation in organised sport has expanded considerably.
  • Talent was identified Athletes with potential for regional and national representation have been spotted.
  • Structures strengthened The structures needed for federation development are growing.
  • Communities took ownership Communities now take part in managing and promoting the sport.
How we work

Three phases, from first demonstration to a working club

  1. Phase I

    Mobilise and raise awareness

    Community meetings, public demonstrations, school visits, sports festivals, stakeholder engagements and media outreach spark interest and local participation.

  2. Phase II

    Build technical capacity

    Training for teachers, community coaches, youth leaders, sports officers, referees and volunteers, so each community has people who can run the sport.

  3. Phase III

    Form clubs and institutions

    Interested communities are guided through formal club formation, with governance, member records and ongoing mentorship.

What we train

Seven kinds of training and outreach

Coaching courses

Fundamental skills, tactics, team preparation, physical conditioning and performance analysis, taught to international standards.

Officiating clinics

Rules of the game, match procedures, scoring, referee positioning and competition protocols.

School sensitisation

Visits that introduce Kho Kho to pupils and teachers, because schools are the best entry point for a new sport.

Community demonstrations

Public games and sports festivals that let a whole community see how the sport works.

Leadership workshops

Training for interim committees, from constitutions to membership registers.

Stakeholder consultations

Meetings with district leaders, sports officers and local government so the sport is owned locally.

Club formation

Guiding communities through setting up a club that follows the National Sports Act, 2023.

Who we train Teachers Community coaches Youth leaders Sports officers Referees Volunteers
Across the country

Training in pictures

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Trainees pose for a group photo at the first national Kho Kho coaching course, November 2021. Butambala, 2021The first national course Instructor Nsubuga demonstrates the sitting block. Instructor demonstrationCoaching skills Teachers in Iganga show how to sit on the block. IgangaTeachers A group photo at Iganga Boys PS. Iganga Boys Primary SchoolPupils and teachers Kho Kho instructor Oroma Sharon at the Mubende training. MubendeCommunity coaches The Woman MP for Mubende, Hon. Hope Grenier Nakazibwe, addresses community Kho Kho coaches. MubendeLeaders Teachers of Fort Portal City in a training session at St. Peter and Paul Primary School. Fort Portal CityTeachers Capacity building in Wobulenzi. WobulenziCapacity building Kho Kho training at Mbarara Army SS. Mbarara Army Secondary SchoolStudents Joyful participants display their certificates. Mbarara Army Secondary SchoolCertificates Kho Kho trainees at Hoima. HoimaTrainees A group photo of trainees at Kapchorwa SS. Kapchorwa Secondary SchoolSebei Training at St. Mary's Ediofe Primary School, Arua City. Arua CityWest Nile Capacity building at Olio Seed SS. Olio Seed Secondary SchoolCapacity building The Kiryandongo sports officer (second left, seated) with the Kho Kho President and trainees after the workshop. KiryandongoSports officers Club formation meetings with a section of Kho Kho coaches in Mukono, Kampala and Kayunga districts. Mukono, Kampala and KayungaClub formation Teachers mark out the court during the district coaching course, 12 August 2026. NakapiripiritiKaramoja Teachers learn the measurements of the pole. NakapiripiritiKaramoja
Club formation

How a community builds its club

The nationwide club formation campaign ran from February to June 2026. Each club follows the same seven steps, guided by the National Sports Act, 2023.

  1. Community sensitisationResidents are introduced to the sport and its benefits.
  2. Technical orientationInterested participants receive introductory training.
  3. Leadership developmentAn interim management committee is set up.
  4. Governance structuringA constitution and governance systems are developed.
  5. Membership registrationThe club keeps a membership database and records.
  6. Recognition and complianceThe club is guided on the requirements of the National Sports Act, 2023.
  7. Ongoing mentorshipTechnical and administrative support continues after the club is established.
Impact and lessons

What the programme has meant

Social impact

More young people in constructive activity, stronger community cohesion and healthier lifestyles.

Educational impact

Better school participation in sport, with leadership and teamwork skills.

Sporting impact

More chances to take part, technical expertise and clear talent pathways.

Institutional impact

Sustainable clubs, stronger governance and progress towards a federation.

Challenges we face

  • Limited financial resources
  • Inadequate transport for outreach
  • Equipment shortages
  • Limited access to suitable playing facilities
  • Low awareness in newly reached communities
  • Long distances between outreach locations
  • A small number of trained technical personnel

What we have learned

  • Grassroots ownership is critical for sustainability
  • Schools are effective entry points for sport development
  • Continuous mentorship strengthens club performance
  • Local leadership improves participation and retention
  • Community partnerships accelerate sport adoption

What comes next

  • Take outreach to every district of Uganda
  • Increase the number of registered clubs
  • Strengthen regional structures
  • Organise district, regional and national championships
  • Train more coaches and referees
  • Develop athlete pathways
  • Strengthen governance systems
  • Complete the federation establishment process
  • Pursue regional and international affiliations
  • Prepare national teams for international competition

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