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David GOMBE
The newly sworn-in Bukoto East Member of Parliament, Babirye Kityo Sarah, has vowed to struggle for the expansion and safety of Uganda’s sports activities business.
The previous Uganda Netball Federation president made the remarks throughout a thanksgiving ceremony held at her residence in Maya, Mpigi District, shortly after taking oath as Member of Parliament.
Babirye stated she intends to make use of her place in Parliament to advocate for sportsmen and ladies, sports activities directors and federations going through challenges inside the business.
“I’m a sports activities lady and for all times, I’m again to offer you all my assist. I’m going to be sure that as a sports activities lady I assist the sports activities fraternity. In Parliament, I’m again on the workforce the place I received varied trophies in Netball, golf and Volleyball. I’m going to plan for sports activities and ensure younger gifted youths profit.”
The outspoken legislator revealed that in her tenure as Uganda Netball Federation president between 2021 and 2023, she skilled what she described as mistreatment from authorities within the sports activities sector.
“After I was Netball Federation President, I used to be mistreated went to each member and no physique helped me. I attempted these within the NRM they didn’t even these within the opposition. The interval I spent in Netball, I noticed each type of corruption however I’m again to struggle for what is true. In order a sufferer of that I’m right here to take heed to, serve you, information and struggle for you.” Stated Babirye
She says her private expertise has now motivated her to face up and struggle for justice and accountability in sports activities.
“My private life has been a motivating issue. The very best factor to ever occur in my life is after I was elected as Member of Parliament and after I misplaced then by the grace of God I used to be voted as soon as once more. The expertise outdoors parliament has taught me lots and no sum of money may change my thoughts. I’m again to struggle for justice and accountability within the sports activities fraternity.” Famous Babirye
Babirye additional referred to as upon sports activities stakeholders throughout the nation to work intently together with her in figuring out and addressing challenges affecting the sector.
Her return to Parliament has been welcomed by a number of figures within the sports activities fraternity, notably inside the netball neighborhood, who consider her expertise as each a participant and administrator offers her a bonus in advocating for the sector.
Netball stakeholder Denis Mpoza described Babirye as a passionate and educated sports activities chief who understands the challenges affecting athletes and directors.
Former Netball Federation delegate Charles Balise Kirunda and Sports activities journalist Phiona Namiiro praised Babirye for her transparency.
Babirye beforehand served in Parliament between 2016 and 2021 because the Youth Member of Parliament for Central Area earlier than returning because the elected consultant for Bukoto East Constituency.
