The Buganda Kingdom minister for Youth, Sports, Leisure and Recreation, Owek. Henry Ssekabembe expressed his worry for sports industry if the government of Uganda doesn’t pay much attention on vaccinating citizens against Covid.
The Minister says that the endless locking down and lifting without a clear plan and solution to curb the pandemic in the country doesn’t take the nation anywhere apart from hurting its development.
The outspoken Ssekabembe said that the lockdown affects the sports industry and tempts the investors and sponsors in the sports industry to lose passion. He advised the government to concentrate much on vaccinating Ugandans.
“The government should concentrate much on vaccinating Ugandans because it’s the only way we can get back to normal.
If this is not done we are likely to lose sponsors who support various competitions in the country.”
“I believe through vaccination the country will return to normal just like it is with European countries, they even held European championship this very year with fans in stands.”
Owek. Henry Ssekabembe
In the same spirit, Ssekabembe advised the Federations of different sports disciplines to encourage their Members to embrace vaccination, because it is the only where they can go through to press government to let sports fully resume.
The Minister also revealed that the prestigious football tournament in Uganda, Masaza Cup tourney, edition 2021 will be held even the Kabaka’s Birthday Run.
“As The Buganda Kingdom through our Masaza Cup competitions committee, we are doing everything possible to see that we have prestigious Masaza Cup tournament this year.”
We shall avail the plan to the Kingdom administrative structure and after to everyone. ”
Owek. Henry Ssekabembe
The 2020 Masaza Cup Edition was held even amidst a tough covid situation and Gomba Ssaza were crowned the champions.
