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David GOMBE

The newly sworn-in Bukoto East Member of Parliament, Babirye Kityo Sarah, has vowed to combat 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 house in Maya, Mpigi District, shortly after taking oath as Member of Parliament.

Babirye mentioned she intends to make use of her place in Parliament to advocate for sportsmen and girls, sports activities directors and federations dealing with challenges throughout the business.

“I’m a sports activities girl and for all times, I’m again to provide you all my assist. I’m going to make it possible for as a sports activities girl I assist the sports activities fraternity. In Parliament, I’m again on the group the place I gained numerous 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.

“Once 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 combat for what is true. In order a sufferer of that I’m right here to hearken to, serve you, information and combat for you.” Mentioned Babirye

She says her private expertise has now motivated her to face up and combat 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 exterior parliament has taught me lots and no amount of cash might change my thoughts. I’m again to combat for justice and accountability within the sports activities fraternity.” Famous Babirye

Babirye additional known as upon sports activities stakeholders throughout the nation to work carefully 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 throughout the netball neighborhood, who imagine her expertise as each a participant and administrator provides 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.