Ritah Imanishimwe

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Ritah Imanishimwe
JKL Lady Dolphins
Position Shooting guard
LeagueFIBA Africa Women's Basketball League - Qualifiers 2023)
Personal information
NationalityUgandan
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Career information
College Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Ritah Imanishimwe (born 12 June 1996) is a Ugandan basketball player for the Uganda Women's National team and JKL Lady Dolphins. [1] [2]

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Early life

Ritah was born on 12 June 1996 to Jackson Rugwiza and Evans Nyirakubanza in Karusandara, Kasese. [3]

She attended Kiwuliriza primary school, Kisugu before proceeding Crane High School for both her O and A-levels of education.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Uganda Christian University [4]

Career

Her journey into basketball started in her secondary school days when Julius Lutwana identified her.

In 2014, She got recruited into UCU Lady Canons team after her performance was noticed during the 2013 National tournament held in Mbarara.

She is currently playing for the JKL Lady Dolphins. [5]

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References

  1. "Ritah Imanishimwe". FIBA.basketball. 1996-06-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  2. "Antuña names final Gazelles roster for AfroBasket". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  3. Hidula, Fred (2017-10-30). "Talent has paid for Ritah's education". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  4. Ndyamuhaki, Emanzi (2022-03-12). "Imanishimwe eyes sixth crown". Monitor. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  5. Kawalya, Brian (2020-05-06). "Rita Imanishimwe: A Day In Life Of A Basketball Star". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-03-22.