National Council of Sports (Uganda)

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National Council of Sports
Agency overview
Formed1964
StatusStatutory sports regulatory body
HeadquartersLugogo Sports Complex, Kampala, Uganda
Parent department Ministry of Education and Sports (Uganda)
Website www.ncs.go.ug

The National Council of Sports (Uganda) is a statutory body in Uganda mandated to regulate, develop, and promote sports across the country. It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Sports. [1]

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History

The NCS was established after the enactment of the National Council of Sports Act, 1964. [1] In 2023, the National Sports Act, 2023 was passed, updating the framework for the governance of sport and expanding the Council’s regulatory functions. [2]

Mandate and functions

The functions of the Council include: [3]

Governance

The NCS is governed by a board whose members are appointed by the Minister of Education and Sports. The Council is currently chaired by Ambrose Tashobya (2024–2028 term), with Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel serving as the General Secretary. [4]

Recent developments

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "National Council of Sports Act, 1964". National Council of Sports. Government of Uganda. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Okello, David (3 July 2023). "Parliament passes new National Sports Act". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Functions of NCS". National Council of Sports. Government of Uganda. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Minister names new NCS board". New Vision. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Nanyanzi, Grace (5 May 2025). "NCS gazettes 45 sports federations". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Kato, James (10 June 2024). "Sports federations face budget cuts". New Vision. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
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