The Uganda Lacrosse Association (ULA) ended a nearly two-year governance standstill on Saturday, 13th June 2026, as they held a stakeholders’ meeting at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) in Nakawa, Kampala.
This engaging and interactive meeting was also graced by National Council of Sports’ assistant general secretary Milton Chebet.
Key on the agenda was to adopt urgent resolutions to salvage the sport’s administration.
The meeting, the first since 2024 when the new Executive took office, was convened to address compliance demands from the National Council of Sports (NCS).
These entailed registration under the new sports law, and to chart ULA’s return to international competition, including the Africa Sixes Championship in Johannesburg – a qualifier for the LA28 Olympic pathway.
Governance takes center stage:
Delegates approved a package of governance reforms aimed at resolving accountability gaps and aligning ULA’s constitution with the new legal framework.
The push comes after ULA faced sanctions and a ban from World Lacrosse, only recently lifted following intervention by the Executive Committee.
President’s absence triggers disciplinary action
Tension flared over the absence of ULA President Liberty Twesiime.
Members voiced strong disapproval over his failure to appear and account for ongoing governance shortfalls, particularly around financial accountability.
In response, the Assembly constituted a disciplinary committee to investigate the matter and recommend action.
“Members were bitter that the President did not show up to answer to the issues raise. We cannot rebuild trust without accountability at the top.” A delegate who preferred anonymity remarked.
Next steps:
With registration and compliance now the immediate priority, Uganda Lacrosse Association (ULA) also confirmed preparations for the Africa Sixes Championship would start immediately, this will serve as Uganda’s first competitive test since reinstatement by World Lacrosse.
The disciplinary process and implementation of governance reforms will determine whether the stakeholders’ engagement meeting marks a genuine reset for Ugandan Lacrosse.
