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In her communication on Tuesday, Speaker Anita Among announced that the President had returned the bill, for a review of several provisions ‘in order to ensure effective regulation of the sports sector’.
The National Sports Bill, 2023, which was not assented to by President Yoweri Museveni, has been referred to Parliament’s Committee on Education and Sports for reconsideration.
The bill was passed in March 2023, and sent to the President for ascension into law, but H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni sent it back to Parliament in May, raising due to concerns regarding certain clauses.
In her communication on Tuesday, Speaker Anita Among announced that the President had returned the bill, for a review of several provisions ‘in order to ensure effective regulation of the sports sector’.
“I have been advised that there are provisions that need to be reviewed in order to facilitate the proper regulation of the sports sector,” the President’s letter read in part.
The President specifically mentioned that Section 32 (2), concerning the composition of the National Council of Sports (NCS) board, should be amended.
The President advised that, the NCS board should consist of the chairperson and six other members, including a representative from the ministry responsible for sports.
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17:00 - 20.06.2023
FOOTBALL CAF, Kenya pull off deal that holds promise for the EAC Pamoja bid
Sources within the Benin FA have revealed that fruitful discussions between CAF and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have led to Nairobi being selected as the replacement host.
The board shall also have two representatives from any two traditional regions of Uganda, a representative of the National Sports Association and a representative of the athletes
Other members shall include a representative of the private sector, and a person with experience in sports administration.
The President further emphasized that all members of the board should possess knowledge and experience in sports administration.
President Museveni proposed that it should be the responsibility of the minister to appoint the board members, ‘taking into consideration the interests of the sports sector, its shareholders, Persons with Disabilities, and ensuring gender balance’.
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15:12 - 18.06.2023
FOOTBALL Museveni provides assurance over 2027 AFCON bid
Mrs. Museveni's remarks came during a meeting with a dedicated team handling the bid, along with officials from the Ministries of Works and Defence, at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi.
President Museveni also pointed out changes that should be made to Schedule 2, which listed the different recognized sports federations in the country.
He advised that kickboxing, which is currently included in the schedule, is no longer a recognized sport by the council.
As a result, he suggested that kickboxing be removed from the schedule and that archery, a recognized sport, be added.
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14:56 - 16.06.2023
FOOTBALL Pamoja bid shunned in East African budget readings
Neighbours Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania in May this year launched a campaign to bring Africa’s biggest football extravaganza to the Eastern coast of Africa, in a bid named ‘Pamoja’.
The Private Member's Bill, initially introduced by Hon. Moses Magogo, MP Budiope East County, aims to regulate the country's sports sector, streamline the operations of sports federations, and improve transparency and accountability in sports administration.
It also aims to promote the World Anti-Doping Code and associated international standards.
It also seeks to investigate doping in sports by granting the authority to summon individuals and examine relevant documents and evidence.
Moreover, the bill includes provisions for punitive action against individuals found guilty of illegal participation in sports activities.
The bill will replace the 1964 National Council of Sports Act when signed into law by the President.
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