Busitema University Corporate Team being officially flagged off by the university Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Waako (in suit)

Overview:

The Western edition of the Uganda National Corporate Tournament in Kabale will be held along the theme “Environmental conservation and sustainable tourism” with the focus of promoting reforestation, waste management and protecting the rich natural tourism heritage of Western Uganda.

The Busitema University Corporate team was officially flagged for the Western edition of the Uganda National Corporates Tournament 2026 due in Kabale, hosted by Lugarama Hospital.

Professor Paul Waako officially flagged off the team, urging diligence, professionalism and discipline.

usitema University Corporate Team flag off

The delegation is composed of 20 staff, 15 post-graduate students, 9 games union leaders and 6 under graduate female students boldly carrying aloft the flag, spirit, values and pride of Busitema University (The Big Boons).

It is extremely a great moment to flag off a team of about 40 staff of Busitema University to the Uganda National Corporates Tournament which brings together people in different work environment. It teaches our staff discipline, resilience and use it as an opportunity to network. In the near future, we host we shall also be able to host such an activity; we shall also use this opportunity to fundraise funds to boost our sports infrastructure.

Prof. Paul Waako, Vice Chancellor of Busitema University
Professor Paul Waako, Vice Chancellor of Busitema University

This is the third time that Busitema University Corporate team is taking part in the Uganda National Corporates Tournament after successful participation in the Northern version (hosted by Kitgum Elites) and Eastern edition (hosted by Mbale Corporates).

The Western edition will be held along the theme “Environmental conservation and sustainable tourism” with the focus of promoting reforestation, waste management and protecting the rich natural tourism heritage of Western Uganda.

This flag-off directly manifests the core mandates of the Busitema University Games and Sports Policy. This policy binds us to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive sports culture that builds regional and national linkages. By entering the arena in the Western Edition, we are translating institutional policy into powerful, visible action. Our participation in this tournament is a deliberate execution of the Busitema University Strategic Plan. The strategic plan explicitly dictates that we foster a high-performing workforce through teamwork, robust health, and strategic external partnerships. Staff and students sports programs are the ultimate catalyst for this goal – transforming individual energy into collective institutional strength.

Dr. Edwin Karama, Team captain – Busitema University Corporate Club
Dr Edwin Kamara, the Captain Busitema University Corporate team

The Power, Prestige, and Benefits of the Corporate League

The Corporate League is far more than a recreational arena – it is a platform of prestige and strategic influence.

For the staff, it sharpens mental resilience, cements elite teamwork, and guarantees physical well-being.

To Busitema University, the sports field becomes a dynamic boardroom. It grants us an unparalleled networking platform to connect with corporate leaders, policymakers, and industry giants across Uganda.

Dr Agnes Baluka Masajja, Chief of Sports – Busitema University
Nahurira Gabriella Gracious, coordinator

Busitema University Corporate Club Team players:

Dr Agnes Baluka Masajja, Leo Walwasa, Karungi Peace, Stephen Bagonza, Ibrahim Isabirye, Isaac Waiswa, William Masereka, Jorem Sserwadda, Hope Taka, Innocent Watuwa, Viola Nakasujja, Humprey Obusoh, Mary Namwano, Moses Darenis Kauta, Mark Ojungu, Joseph Ajilongo, Jorem Aisia, Francis Omudang, Joseph Wejuli, Ivan Ssebagala, Brenda Acan, Daniel Kirega, Vincent Muwulya, Amuza Wandera, Baker Ssenabulya, Abdu Noor Musisi, Marcel Engiro, Oscar Wabuya, Edwin Kamalha, Isaac Naleebi, Nahurira Gabriella Gracious

Confirmed teams so far:

Busitema University Corporate Club, Adriko CC, Artillery Legends, Bugiri CC, Bukedea Legends, Busia Corporates 1, Busia Corporates Club 2, Bweyale Elites, Commanders 2014, Cream del Cream, East Legends, Eastern Legends Soroti, Ex Internationals, Bweyale, Friends of Football, Gorilla CC, Gulu Soccer Legends 1, Gulu Soccer Legends 2, Hoima Elites, Jlos Corporate, Police Corporates, Kaabong Veterans, Kanungu Health Workers CC, Kataka Community Club, Kitgum Corporate, Kitgum Elites, Kitgum Elites, Kitgum Local Government, KS Fitness Club Ibanda, Kumi Corprate, Lacoba FC, Macro Hardware, Malaba CC, Masindi Elites, Mbale Corporate Club, Najjera Corporates, Naluwerere CC, Newlfy Corporate Club, Rates Hotel, St Peter’s Health Club, Team Kusata, TMWSC, Tororo Medical, Total Energies Soroti, Wagagai Hikers, Wazzeyi

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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