MUBS unveils sports complex plans, eyes titles at AUUS 2025
As he flagged off a delegation of more than 100 students to the AUUS National Games in Mukono, Muhwezi noted that the sports complex will be funded by the government
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) headed to the AUUS games in Mukono during their flag-off for the games in Nakawa. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Professor Moses Muhwezi, has revealed that the institute will, in the next financial year, embark on construction of a sports complex at their Nakawa campus.
As he flagged off a delegation of more than 100 students to the AUUS National Games in Mukono, Muhwezi noted that the sports complex will be funded by the government of Uganda through their budgeting from the Ministry of Finance.
“This falls under the capital development projects, which include many things: a sports complex, lecture halls, and other amenities,” Muhwezi said. But sports will be isolated, and the sports complex will have a swimming pool, table tennis courts, washrooms, and all these other facilities that are required.
“This should be able to support what we do and the institution should flourish in sports,” he stated.
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Professor Moses Muhwezi addresses the MUBS delegation headed to the AUUS games in Mukono. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
In his message to the athletes, Muhwezi said the university values them and attaches a lot of value to what they do. He underlined the importance of sports in sharpening the brains of the students and improving their health and urged them to take sports as a lifestyle.
“As representatives of MUBS, you are our ambassadors. But even if you don't get the titles, your participation will teach you something, and you will know that you did something for Makerere University Business School.”
He urged them not only to aim only for the local titles but also to aim to excel in the same sports at the African and world levels because they have the capacity to do that.
“So, make good use of this time, when others are doing other things for you, and practice because it takes personal sacrifice to excel at sports.” He cautioned them to remain disciplined sportsmen by listening to their coaches and the other people who are part of the team.
“Our athletes are well-trained and confident, ready to compete and win titles, recognizing the link between health, mind, and sports.
“Students are encouraged to participate in at least one sport, whether physical or indoor, as this can become a vocation within the competence-based learning system. The goal is to prepare students for the global market as international-level sportsmen, enabling them to earn a living,” he stated.
He said at the institutional level, the university will be starting sports programs. “We have worked with the National Council of Sports to start courses in sports management, which will be certified, and other master’s programs on top of starting a sports academy.
Patience Nakwera, the chess team captain, said anticipation from the team is high and they are going for wins. We have practiced a lot in preparation for the games, and we thank management for the support,” Nakwera said.
Jordan Abo, the men’s team captain and badminton star, said they want to improve their third-place finish in the 2023 games.
“This time we want to go for the win,” Abo, who will compete alongside Rahim Nsubuga, Natalia Komugisha, and Belinda Nabumba, stated. The flag off was also attended by the Deputy Principal Prof. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo, the sports tutor Johnson Ssekakubo, the chairperson of the sports committee Martha Abeja, and the Dean of Students Juliet Kateega.
“Make sure you take care of yourselves, your bodies, eat well and prepare, take your rest when you must, and go and make us proud,” Kateega implored.
“Don’t lose sight of the other aspects of sports that are very key, like discipline, fair play, and strategy, despite sports majorly being characterized by competition,” Ssekakubo added.
MUBS will field 100 athletes in nine disciplines: football (men), basketball (men and women), volleyball (men and women), table tennis (men and women), badminton, woodball, swimming, chess, and netball. They also hope to utilize their strength in woodball, basketball (women), and swimming, where they boast of one of the big names in swimming (Ben Kaganda).