Summary:
- This follows the series of incidents of armed assailants wielding machetes that have instilled fear in Kabale residents, necessitating heightened vigilance during the games.
KABALE: The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma, has emphasized the critical need for heightened security measures to ensure the safety of participants during the upcoming Intercollegiate Games.
Nyakahuma said this today while presiding over the organizing committee meeting for the 6th Intercollegiate Games at the Kabale district boardroom in Kabale Municipality. Scheduled to take place from April 10th to April 19th, 2024, the 6th Intercollegiate Games will be hosted by Uganda College of Commerce-Kabale.
Nyakahuma underscored the necessity of bolstering security arrangements for the championship, citing ongoing security concerns and the influx of participants expected in the district. This follows the series of incidents of armed assailants wielding machetes have instilled fear in Kabale residents, necessitating heightened vigilance during the games.
Nyakahuma highlighted past security lapses during similar events, such as the theft of participants’ belongings during the nursing games hosted by Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing. He stressed the importance of combating such incidents to ensure a secure and successful tournament.
CUE IN RDC NYAKAHUMA….ON SECURITY……RR/ENG//
Bernard Nuwagira, Principal of Uganda College of Commerce-Kabale, disclosed that the institution anticipates hosting over 3000 participants for the games. He revealed that six venues, including Kabale Municipal Stadium, have been secured to accommodate various sporting activities.
Kabale Municipal Stadium will serve as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics competitions. Other venues enlisted for the games include Kigezi High School Primary Playground, NTC Kabale Playground, Kabale University Playground, and Kigezi College Butobere Playground.
Nuwagira outlined the diverse range of sports to be featured in the championship, including football, netball, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, athletics, woodball, and board games.
CUE IN NUWAGIRA….ON PREPAREDNESS……ENG//
