The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) is gearing up for its second Special General Meeting (SGM) this weekend, a follow-up to the initial gathering on June 1st that set in motion a comprehensive review of the URU constitution.

According to the URU CEO, Isaac Lutwama, plans for a constitutional review were already underway, with members agreeing to hold an SGM during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). A date was set for June 1st, but just as the review began, the new National Sports Act 2023 came into force, necessitating immediate re-registration to ensure compliance.  The June 1st meeting thus shifted focus towards aligning the URU with the new sports law. While progress was made, some constitutional clauses remained unresolved, prompting this weekend’s SGM to finalize the updates.

The URU CEO emphasized the importance of compliance with the new sports law, which regulates sports bodies in Uganda. “We had to re-register to be compliant with the law,” he explained, stating the URU’s commitment to adapting to the changing regulatory landscape.

The new sports law introduces significant changes, including, Federations must cover 75% of districts, while associations need 50% coverage. Registration has also shifted from the Uganda National Records Bureau (UNRB) to the National Council of Sports (NCS).

As the URU prepares to convene its second SGM, members are looking to finalize the constitutional updates begun in June. This weekend’s meeting will address the outstanding clauses, ensuring the URU’s governance documents align with both member expectations and the new sports law.

With the stage set for a productive meeting, Ugandan rugby fans can expect a stronger, more resilient URU to emerge, better equipped to grow and develop the sport nationwide.