Founder & President
Mukoota Jairus Wanyera
Leads the federation and connects its sporting development, community work, and partnerships.
About UWRF
A national movement.
A shared purpose.
Growing wheelchair rugby and community participation through the people who play, organise, and support it.
Our purpose
Developing the game.
Connecting people.
UWRF develops wheelchair rugby in Uganda while supporting inclusion and connection beyond the court.
The federation’s work includes club development, international learning, competitions, hospital and home visits, practical donations, and advocacy.
Our beginnings date to 2018. Formal registration followed, as documented in the 2021 annual report. That history is distinct from the current public federation name.
View the World Wheelchair Rugby directory ↗
The journey
Small beginnings. Shared progress.
- 2018
An idea takes root
Uganda’s wheelchair rugby initiative begins.
- 2020
Formal registration
The 2021 annual report records company registration in November 2020.
- 2021
Building the foundations
Coach training, recruitment, CBO registration, and affiliation with the Uganda Paralympic Committee are recorded in the annual report.
- January 2025
International learning
Visiting Spanish players share skills with athletes in Kampala.
- August 2025
Tugende and international friendship
Italian and English visitors join training and competition activities.
- 2025
The Masaka gala
Kampala and Wakiso clubs participate in national disability sport.
- August 2026
Tugende 2026
Competition, coaching, and officiating exchange with Welsh visitors.
- 2026
New community connections
Soroti gala participation and disability awareness at MUBS extend the conversation.
The people behind UWRF
Board & Leadership
Clear responsibilities. Athlete voices. Shared commitment to the game and the community around it.
Board members
The President, Secretary General, and Treasurer form the board shown here.
Secretary General
Ojok Charles Ojara
Coordinates federation records, official communication, and organisational follow-up.
Treasurer
Joan Mbonagaza
Supports budgeting, financial records, and accountability for federation resources.
Administration & programme support
The people supporting day-to-day coordination and the federation’s programme work.
Administration
Azama Diana
Supports enquiries, records, activity coordination, and practical federation administration.
Head of Physiotherapy
Patricia Nanteza
Supports the physiotherapy perspective within the federation’s participation and athlete-welfare work.
Volunteer support
Volunteer support
Contributes time and practical skills to federation activities, events, and community work.
Athlete representatives
Dedicated representation brings women’s and men’s experiences into the federation’s conversations.
Female Athlete Representative
Female Athlete Representative
Brings women athletes’ perspectives, participation needs, and feedback into federation discussions.
Male Athlete Representative
Male Athlete Representative
Brings men athletes’ perspectives, participation needs, and feedback into federation discussions.
Advisers & patron
Advisory and supporter roles are shown separately from the board.
International Technical Advisor · Volunteer
Jill Valentine
Contributes technical advice, shared learning, and international connections in a volunteer advisory role.
Technical Advisor · Uganda
Technical Advisor · Uganda
Provides a local technical perspective on wheelchair rugby development and participation in Uganda.
Patron
John Greatrex
Supports the federation’s purpose through advocacy, encouragement, and trusted relationships.
Accountability
A history you can explore.
Read the historical annual report and find routes to governance information.