Today, Tororo Rugby recruited the Mayor of Busia, Uganda, Sadik Amin, as one of their trustees in the Bukedi sub-region to grow the sport of rugby. The mayor is the son of the former President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Field Marshal Idi Amin Dada, also known as “The Conqueror of the British Empire,” “The Last King of Scotland,” VC, DC—the only African head of state who was carried on top of a special chair by white men, among other titles.
Recruiting Mayor Sadik Amin undoubtedly brings a unique profile and influence to the rugby scene in the Bukedi region. The opening of the rugby holiday project was graced by the Mayor of Busia Municipality, the Deputy Mayor, a municipal education official, and the councilor of Buchicha Primary School.
More Partnerships for Tororo Rugby
The manager of Liquid Bar in Busia has partnered with Tororo Rugby and offered the Rugby Foundation a place to host and support all Bukedi rugby fans and Western Kenya rugby fans when they cross into Uganda. The manager of Liquid Bar and the Mayor of Busia officially unveiled Tony Lujesi, aka Polisi, as the Age Grade Coordinator of rugby activities in Bukedi, to help Tororo Rugby increase the number of children playing rugby.
Special thanks go to the Uganda Rugby Union, Tororo Rugby officials, players and volunteer coaches, the Give Rugby Foundation, the municipality authority of Busia, Uganda, and Nile Special as the main beer sponsor for Ugandan and Kenyan fans at senior games and night club gatherings in Busia. Thanks are also extended to all those supporting Tororo Rugby.
Who is Tony Lujesi?
Name: Lujesi Tony Khadambi
Profession: Lawyer
Role at GRF (Give Rugby Foundation): Program Coordinator, Eastern Uganda, based in Tororo
Background: Former Kenyan International, currently playing for Kenya Harlequins. Before joining GRF, he was the coach of the Moi University Arsonists, who are currently the Kenya Varsity 7s Champions. He is currently finishing certification for Level 2 World Rugby Coaching in both 7s and 15s. He is also a coach for Tororo Crest RFC and a development coach in the Uganda Eastern region for GRF.
Consequently, Tony Lujesi is the person who has been recruited to train youth and children’s rugby in the Bukedi region.
The Genesis of Tororo Rugby
Every groundbreaking initiative has its pioneer, and for Tororo Rugby, that visionary is Timothy Byaruhanga. When discussing the origins of this vibrant sport spreading in Tororo and Bukedi, Byaruhanga’s name is synonymous with its inception. Currently serving as the Tororo District Rugby Chairperson and a former player for esteemed teams such as Nile RFC and Jinja Hippos, Byaruhanga’s passion and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this sport to life in Eastern Uganda.
Watch Mayor Sadik Amin speaking to the enthusiastic Rugby players.