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At the weekend, we had a small gathering to discuss road infrastructure in Greater Kampala. The attendees were the typical nerdy types who grow out their hair and beards and find the idea of reading project appraisals and bid evaluation reports fun.

Also in attendance were the doers: the folks who design, finance, and build the roads. I learned many new things but the most insightful one came from a comment by one of the speakers about the relatively rapid pace of the new stadium in Hoima. How come the same country that took almost 20 years to complete the 21-kilometre Kampala Northern Bypass, 15 years to get the Bujagali dam done, and is many years late on several other infrastructure projects, is about to build a 20,000-seater stadium in a little over a year?

Some of the answers are easy to figure out. The most obvious are that a stadium has fewer moving parts than a power dam, financing was ring-fenced early, and this was a greenfield project without the usual fights over land compensation. In addition, the contractor is doing their first job in Uganda and has pressure of wanting to do a good job, fast, to unlock new opportunities, as well as not being corrupted by local contexts and business practices.

But there is more to it, and it has everything to do with incentives. The stadium must be built in time for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament which Uganda is co-hosting with Kenya and Tanzania. That introduces the need to not be compared with peers and found wanting.

The tournament will also be held in 2027. Unless there’s a regional or global force majeure event, it cannot be moved to early 2028, or 2029 simply because one of the co-hosts is still waiting for the paint to dry or the grass to grow. The games allocated to Uganda would simply shift to the other co-hosts, or the tournament itself moved to a country with ready infrastructure.

Thus, faced with an immovable object — the deadline by which the stadium must be ready, inspected, and certified for the tournament — and nudged on by peer pressure, our chronic delays and excuses all melted away, and the different state agencies have come together to ensure that the contractor delivers on time.

This is more than just bragging rights, mind. Infrastructure, say a road, is not a consumable but a growth multiplier. By cutting down travel time for goods and people and connecting markets to consumers, they facilitate economic growth.

The longer it takes a project to be completed, the longer it is for it to pay for itself, and that’s before you factor in the missed velocity in the delayed period. Once a commitment is made to do a project, therefore, it makes economic sense to build it on time and spec.

To rev up Uganda’s economy, we must improve the execution and delivery of public infrastructure projects and can do this by making small nudges to the incentive scheme.

One, since land compensation is a major cause of delays, road projects should be awarded through a competitive process with priority going to districts and municipalities that have secured rights of way or waivers from landowners. Even a simple commitment from landowners to allow construction to proceed while they fight over compensation sums would speed things up.

The second is to create a name-and-shame system where the public can see how long it takes each contractor to do each project. Contractors with undue delays would be blacklisted from winning public contracts for five to 10 years. Contracts should also be redesigned to provide stiff penalties for delays and bonuses for on-time completion.

We are bleeding money to the culture and practice of open-ended building and losing time and pace against regional and continental rivals. We can fix this by building faster and developing it as a competitive muscle.

If you travel by matatu, there’s rarely any hurry because if you miss one there’s another just round the corner. But if you turn up late for a flight you will pay through the nose for that tardiness. For Uganda to really take off, we need to act like airplane, not matatu, passengers.

Hoima stadium can be a turning point, not an outlier.

The sixth Islamic Solidarity Games are underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and they will officially be offset with an opening ceremony in Riyadh on Fridday.

‘As we welcome NOCs (National Olympic Committees) from across the Islamic world to Riyadh 2025, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to strengthening the bonds of solidarity and understanding through sport,’ the Games’ chairman Fahad Bin Jalawi Al-Saud stated.

‘The return of the Games to Saudi Arabia is a testament to our dedication to fostering a world-class sporting environment that reflects our Kingdom’s rich heritage, progress, and global leadership,’ he added.

Whereas Saudi Arabia has opened up to more than 3000 competitors across 21 sports from 57 nations, the Middle East state’s territory lives on a strict law.

And it is one that a team of 39 Ugandan athletes from seven disciplines will face when they compete until November 21. ‘Saudi Arabia is a strict country, (but) as long as we keep the etiquettes, Saudi Arabia is the place to be,’ Team Uganda chef de mission Sadiq Nassiwu cautioned athletes.

‘Riyadh is a very beautiful city for us to go to show our skills and talent. Saudi Arabia is strict mainly on two things, alcohol and drugs. They don’t allow them.

‘If you are caught, it is highly punitive and you may never come back home. These people are friendly but they are not ready to disorganize their population. On this particular issue, many attempts are being done to destabilize this issue. Don’t carry someone’s bag. Carry only your bag, even your teammate. This is life and death,’ he added.

From 2019, Saudi’s government coined a set of rules under the Public Decency Law which identify 19 offenses covering local values, customs, and traditions in public places.

Littering, taking photographs and videos of people without permission is prohibited, indecent clothing, verbal or physical harassment, graffiti and queue jumping is as well uncouth.

While that may sound far-fetched for sports, even during action, athletes are under a strict watch.

‘There are some signs that are not allowed. You may do them here but they are not allowed in the Games,’ Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) athletes representative Shadir Musa Bwogi stated.

Such may include celebratory norms for athletes when being introduced before an event or picking up a medal. ‘Respect the officials, whoever you see, whether for another team or not,’ added Bwogi who boxed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan four years ago.

Meanwhile, two Ugandan boxers Fatuma Nabikolo and Angel Katushabe were ejected from the Games after they had not conducted the mandatory Gender Eligibility Tests.

‘There was a miscommunication between our bosses at the global stage and the local federation. However, we have the two male players ready to battle,’ Bombers’ coach Samuel Kabugo said.

The other two boxers Alfred Ojok (80kg) and Jimmy Adriko (60kg) will compete in the quarterfinals against Iranian Mohammad Nourani and Mahammadali Gasimzade from Azerbaijan respectively at Boulevard City.

2025 ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES

BOXING – SATURDAY (QUARTERFINALS)

MEN’S 60KG: Jimmy Adriko (UGA) vs. Mahammadali Gasimzade (AZE)

MEN’S 80KG: Alfred Ojok (UGA) vs. Mohammad Nourani (IRN)

TEAM UGANDA TO ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES

AQUATICS: Gloria Muzito (100m and 50m freestyle 4×100 mixed freestyle relay), Jesse Ssengonzi Ssuubi (50m butterfly mixed 4x100m freestyle relay), Tendo Mukalazi (50m freestyle, 100m freestyle mixed 4x100m freestyle relay), Tara Ann Mary Kisawuzi Naluwoza (50m backstroke, 50m butterfly, 100m and 50m freestyle, 4×100 mixed freestyle relay)

ATHLETICS: Shida Leni, Malvine Akwenyi and Maureen Akiiki Banura (all 400m and 4x400m Relay), Halimah Nakaayi (800m and 4x400m Relay), Knight Aciru (1500m), Charity Cherop (5000m), Risper Cherop (5000m), Annet Chemengich Chelangat (10,000m), Rebecca Chelengat (10000m), Josephine Lalam (Javelin), Godfrey Chan-wengo, Haron Adoli, Kenneth Omuka (all 400m and 4x400m Relay), Tom Dradiga (800m, 4x400m Relay), Leonard Chemutai (3000m Steeplechase), Samuel Simba Cherop (5000m), Abel Chebet (10000m)

BOXING: Alfred Ojok (80kg), Jimmy Adriko (60kg), Angel Katushabe (51kg), Fatuma Nabikolo (57kg)

PARA POWERLIFTING: Dennis Mbaziira

TABLE TENNIS: Jemimah Nakawala, Judith Mirembe, Judith Parvin Nangonzi, Joseph Sebatindira, Joshua Magaya, Jonathan Senyonga

WEIGHTLIFTING: Aisha Namataka (86kg), Steven Ojede (94kg), Figo Faluku Kyambadde (65kg), Davis Niyoyita (60kg)

WRESTLING: Veronica Ayo (57kg), Rebecca Israel Amongi (62kg), Rodger Mukyeda (74kg)

MAIN OFFICIALS: Zaid Sadik Nasiwu (Chef de mission), Muhammed Baale Waladde (Deputy CDM), Jonathan Wangolo (Administrative Personnel), Ivan Mugowa (Administrative Personnel), Priscilah Ondoga (Physiotherapist), Leonard Francis Were (Team Doctor), David Isabirye (Team Media Attache), Miriam Mirembe Nalubega (Physiotherapist)

UGANDA’S MEDALS AT THE ISG

2005 Mecca: Boniface Kiprop (10000 Metres Bronze)

2017 Baku: Halimah Nakaayi (800 Metres Silver)

2021 Konya: Abel Chebet (5000 Metres Silver and 10000 Metres Gold), Kirabo Namutebi (50 Metres Freestyle Silver), Husnah Kukundakwe (100 Metres Breaststroke SB4-SB9 Gold, 200 Metres Individual Medley SM5-SM10 Gold, 50 Metres Freestyle S4-S10, 400 Metres Freestyle S6-S10 Silver, 100 Metres Backstroke S6-S10 Silver, 100 Metres Freestyle S4-S10 Bronze)

The Masaka City Resident City Commissioner, Mr Ahamada Washaki and opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders in the area have clashed over the venue where party presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu should hold his campaign rally.

Mr Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine is scheduled to campaign in Masaka City on November 29, and NUP leaders wanted to hold the rally at Masaka Liberation Square, in the heart of the city, where such political gatherings usually take place.

However, Mr Washaki insists that the planned rally will not be allowed at the planned venue [Liberation Square] due to its close proximity to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, the presidential lodge, Katwe Market and other sensitive government facilities-making it unsuitable for such political gatherings. The RCC has vowed to arrest Kyagulanyi if he dares to step into the venue on November 29.

‘The city security authorities have already informed the organisers led by city Mayor Florence Namayanja that holding a rally at Liberation Square will disrupt work at the hospital and people’s businesses because the chosen venue is located in the central business district (CBD), but they have insisted on having the rally there, which we will not accept,’ Mr Washaki told journalists on Thursday.

As the head of security in the city, Mr Washaki advice advised NUP leaders to reconsider their plan and get an alternative venue for their presidential candidate’s rally instead.

‘There are several alternative playgrounds in the city which include Kako, Kitovu Sports Arena in Nyendo/ Mukungwe and Kitanga playground in Kimaanya /Kaboonera Municipality, among other venues as some of the places where they can have their campaign rally,’ he added.

However, Ms Namayanja, who is also NUP deputy coordinator in Masaka Sub-region, advised security authorities to devise means of keeping them safe at the Liberation Square instead of blocking their rally.

‘Liberation Square is where political activities usually take place, and you will see President Museveni using the same venue on December 22 while campaigning in the area. Why block Kyagulanyi?,’ she asked.

So far, three presidential contenders Conservative Party’s Joseph Mabirizi, Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party and Gregory Mugisha Muntu of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), have campaigned in Masaka City, but they had confrontations with security operatives who attempted to block their rallies. Kasibante went to the extent of disembarking his car and walking on foot around various streets as he waved to bystanders.

Currently, Masaka remains a stronghold of NUP, a political party barely five years old. Most leaders at various levels in the city and the district, including MPs and local council members, subscribe to NUP.

During the January 2021 Presidential polls, NUP flagbearer Mr Kyagulanyi overwhelmingly defeated President Museveni in both the Masaka District and the city. According to Electoral Commission data, the musician turned politician got 53,444 votes in Masaka City while Mr Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, garnered 14,992 votes.

Political observers attributed NRM’s poor performance in the area to unfulfilled pledges, enforced disappearances of opposition supporters, rampant land evictions/grabbing and growing corruption and impunity among some government officials.

The Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) has entered a partnership with the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) to advance civic education and promote peaceful citizen participation ahead of the 2026, General Election.

The partnership, which came into effect last month, will see the two entities collaborate to educate citizens about their rights and responsibilities and encourage peaceful and constructive engagement during this period.

The initiative builds on UNNGOF’s ongoing efforts to foster meaningful, informed, and peaceful citizen participation in governance and public affairs.

The NMG-U is the biggest independent media house in Uganda with a footprint that includes Daily Monitor and Ennyanda newspapers, NTV and Spark TV television stations, KFM and Dembe FM radio stations, as well as the country’s biggest news websites and social media platforms.

The UNNGOF, on the other hand, is a national platform for NGOs in Uganda whose mission is to provide a sharing and reflection platform for NGOs to influence governance and development processes in Uganda and enhance their operating environment.

UNNGOF envisions an NGO sector that is coherent, respected, and well-informed in Uganda, actively contributing to citizens’ well-being and safeguarding their rights.

Aim of the partnership

Mr Richard Ssenkwale, the acting general manager of commercial for NMG-U, said the partnership aims to amplify voter civic education, build trust, and turn information into real civic action.

‘Our partnership with NGO Forum is to ultimately provide civic education that will build informed, responsible voters who will strengthen democracy through active and conscious participation in the upcoming elections,’ Mr Ssenkwale said last evening.

‘We believe as the Fourth Estate that civic education is vital for effective voter education because it empowers citizens with the knowledge and values needed to participate meaningfully in the forthcoming elections. This partnership will go a long way in educating the masses through our various platforms to understand their rights, the voting process, and the impact of their choices,’ he added.

Mr Allan Chekwech, the managing editor of NMG-U, said the collaboration will also touch on training journalists.

‘We are partnering with the NGO Forum to publish, broadcast civic education content across all our programmes and platforms in a bid to enhance understanding of the processes. The partnership also touches on training reporters on legal aspects of elections and how to report responsibly during the electioneering period,’ he said.

Speaking on behalf of the UNNGOF, the executive director, Dr Moses Isooba, said the partnership is consistent with UNNGOF’s objective of creating platforms for citizens to express themselves and contribute to national policy discussions.

‘We partnered with the Nation Media Group to engage citizens and stakeholders at the national level,’ Dr Isooba explained.

‘Through initiatives such as the Citizens’ Parliaments facilitated by NMG, we aim to amplify citizens’ voices in national conversations and disseminate information that promotes civic awareness and informed participation in public processes.’

Mr Chris Nkwatsibwe, a programmes team leader at UNNGOF, emphasised that civic education lies at the heart of Forum’s mission.

‘This partnership leverages the media’s core mandate to educate and inform the public and provide a forum for public debate. Such a role is vital for a functioning democracy and an informed citizenry. Partnering with a media house like NMG strengthens our efforts and allows us to reach wider audiences beyond physical engagements.

Background

An analysis of Uganda’s past six election cycles shows that incidents of violence have remained a recurring challenge during electoral periods.

In response, the campaign will place strong emphasis on peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and constructive dialogue throughout the campaign season.

It will also encourage citizens to focus on issues that matter to their communities and the country’s development, rather than on divisive narratives.

A rift has emerged between the Buvuma District health department and the office of the district chairperson over the utilisation of Primary Health Care (PHC) funds amounting to Shs85m. The disagreement stems from differing priorities for the funds.

The district health department, led by district health officer Dr Baker Kanyike, wants the money used to construct a mortuary at Buvuma Health Centre IV, one of the most pressing needs at the district referral facility. However, the district chairperson, Mr Adrian Ddungu, insists that the funds should instead be allocated to acquiring a land title for the same facility.

Both officials agree that the funds belong to the health department, but Dr Kanyike argues that PHC funds are already captured in the district budget with specific allocations that leave little room for diversion to unrelated activities. ‘The existing guidelines instruct us to utilise PHC funds for renovation of hospital buildings, staff houses, and the purchase of essential equipment needed at the facility. It is true that the land title is a pressing need, but it falls outside the PHC budget framework,’ Dr Kanyike said in an interview on Wednesday.

He added that the district should seek alternative sources of funding for the land title acquisition, noting that while securing the land is important to prevent encroachment, the department may have to proceed with renovations and staff housing if the mortuary project is blocked. ‘We plan to meet district officials to advise and possibly forge a way forward without causing unnecessary conflict or delays,’ he said.

However, Mr Ddungu insisted that acquiring a land title should be the top priority, citing government restrictions on constructing public facilities on land without proof of ownership. ‘Government restricts investment in facility construction on land where ownership through a land title is not clear. We have already engaged Buganda Kingdom officials on securing a 99-year lease, which requires Shs50 million. This should be our priority,’ he said.

Mr Ddungu said the district currently lacks proof of ownership of the land where Buvuma Health Centre IV sits. Although the land has been surveyed, the title acquisition can only be finalised after paying the lease fees. He also hinted that the district hopes to elevate the facility to hospital status, a move he expressed fear could be opposed by the government if ownership of the land remains unverified.

‘The directive to divert funds from the mortuary to land title acquisition may be painful to some health officials, but securing the land is urgent. We should not lose the chance of a possible presidential directive to elevate the facility to hospital status,’ Mr Ddungu said. Meanwhile, Mr Issa Mbooge, the Buvuma District chief administrative officer, said both issues are important but reaffirmed that PHC funds cannot be diverted to activities outside the government’s set guidelines.

‘We shall use other discretionary funds within our budget to acquire the land title without diverting PHC funds. Both activities are crucial and will be addressed without breaching government policy,’ he said.

Buvuma Health Centre IV has faced criticism over its lack of a mortuary, forcing health workers to place dead bodies in sections of patients’ wards.

‘We are sometimes forced to place bodies in parts of the wards while still attending to patients,’ a health worker, who preferred anonymity, told the Daily Monitor.

The facility serves as the main referral centre for Buvuma District’s island communities, making the absence of a mortuary a major health and dignity concern for both staff and patients.

As global leaders convene for COP30 in Brazil, Uganda should temper its expectations. Despite years of climate negotiations, real commitments to reduce emissions, finance adaptation, and ensure climate justice for vulnerable nations have remained elusive.

While these high-level talks often end with grand promises, the gap between rhetoric and reality continues to widen.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been unequivocal, indicating that fossil fuels are responsible for over 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions driving the climate crisis.

Yet, paradoxically, Uganda continues to heavily invest in fossil fuel expansion through projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).

Once completed, this 1,443-kilometre pipeline will transport crude oil from Hoima to Tanga, emitting an estimated 379 million tonnes of carbon over its 25-year lifetime.

This is a striking contradiction. On one hand, Uganda advocates for increased climate finance and loss and damage support for developing countries; on the other, it advances a project that will worsen the very crisis it seeks to address.

The country’s leaders argue that oil revenues will fund development, but this short-term gain comes at the expense of long-term environmental stability, public health, and global credibility in climate diplomacy.

At COP30, Uganda and other African countries will likely call for fairness and greater support from developed nations – a valid demand.

However, genuine climate leadership must begin at home. It is difficult to demand accountability from others while advancing fossil fuel projects that undermine global emission reduction goals.

Therefore, if Uganda is truly committed to a sustainable and climate-resilient future, it must urgently reconsider its fossil fuel trajectory and prioritise investments in other green sectors, including renewable energy, tourism, smart-agricultural practices and other community-led adaptation mechanisms.

These not only address climate change challenges but also promote environmental conservation, human rights and the livelihoods of the vulnerable communities that are at the forefront of climate impacts.

Until then, expecting major climate breakthroughs from COP30 will remain a political illusion and Uganda’s stance, a case study in climate hypocrisy.

Church of Uganda Archbishop Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has said the media should not be silenced but rather engaged through dialogue when misunderstandings arise, noting that the public relies on journalists for crucial information.

His remarks come after recent restrictions on National Media Group-Uganda journalists covering parliamentary and presidential events.

‘I would like to thank God for the news reporters. These are teachers. I can trace their work from Angel Gabriel, the patron saint of communication, because he was the one delivering good news from God to the people. Media is a very important ministry. Sometimes, they make mistakes as human beings,’ Archbishop Kaziimba said.

‘If there are any mistakes, they should be invited for dialogue, correction, or accountability, but they shouldn’t be stopped from doing their work or silenced because they are doing a good job and we need them,’ he added, Speaking at a media briefing held November 5 at the Church’s provincial offices in Kampala, Archbishop Kaziimba also announced the third provincial prayer convention, scheduled for November 19 to 25 at the Uganda Martyrs Anglican site, Namugongo.

The convention, organised under the theme ‘Arise: Pray for Your Generation’ (Esther 4:13-14), will gather faithful from various religious sects to pray for spiritual revival, transformation, and the fulfilment of God’s purpose in families, the church, and the nation.

On this year’s theme, Archbishop Kaziimba said the country must nurture a generation that guards against issues such as violence, pride, hypocrisy, and domestic abuse.

He also pointed to recent disasters, including floods in Kampala, landslides in Sebei Sub-region, accidents, high crime rates, and the upcoming general election as reasons for national prayer.

Residents affected by the construction of the Bujagali Hydropower Plant in Jinja City have lauded Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for fulfilling the promises made in the memorandum of understanding signed before the project’s commissioning.

Communities in Budondo, Ivunumber, Namizi, and Bujagali villages expressed gratitude for BEL’s continued support in improving their livelihoods through education, clean water, and health services.

Mr Haruna Kapampa, the LC1 Chairman of Bujagali Village said children of people affected by the project have been educated as part of the company’s CSR.

Mr Kapampa said, besides providing vocational skill training for the children, the communities have been provided with safe water sources, health services and supply of electricity to the people.

He made the remarks during the commissioning of 36 residents who completed a tailoring course at Nile Vocational Institute, fully funded by BEL

Ms Jesica Akiise, one of the tailoring graduates, said the skills she learned will enable her to earn a living without relying on others’ support.

‘I can now make money because I have the skills. People will bring clothes for sewing, and I’ll be able to support my family,’ she said.

Mr Alaister McDougall, BEL General Manager, explained that the company’s education programs aim to empower both students and unskilled residents in the affected communities.

‘We have been offering scholarships to bright students, especially in science fields, so they can later be employed at the power plant. To balance opportunities, we also fund vocational training for residents who did not attain higher education,’ he said.

He added that this initiative forms part of BEL’s corporate social responsibility, ensuring that community members benefit directly from the project.

Jinja City Inspector of Schools, Mr Steven Kagoda, commended BEL for complementing government efforts in expanding access to education.

‘When partners like BEL support our education initiatives, the government’s workload is eased. I encourage BEL to extend this program to other communities because the demand is high,’ he said.

The Deputy Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija, has asked prisons officers to encourage inmates to opt for plea-bargaining as a means of reducing case backlog and avoiding prolonged remand periods.

“The prison officers have a big role to convince people to do pre-bargaining. Since these people believe in you more than us, always tell them that if they know they committed the offence, to come up and bargain their sentences so that we don’t have many people over stay on remand,” Zeija said.

Justice Zeija made the remarks on Tuesday at the commencement of a 3-day court of appeal criminal session at Kabale High Court, which will handle 30 appeal cases.

He explained that the decision to hold regional court sessions aims to improve access to justice for people from different regions, reducing transportation and litigation costs.

“We are mindful that Kabale High Court circuit, like other High Court circuits, is faced with challenges of case backlog and complaints from prisoners over staying on remand,” Justice Zeija said.

He added that the court of appeal has a significant workload with a limited number of justices, but expressed gratitude for the recent increase in justices from 13 to 20, with plans to reach the statutory requirement of 35 justices.

Zeija also emphasised the need for judicial officers to hold special court sessions within remand homes to address the issue of juvenile offenders overstaying on remand.

The Kabale High Court judge, Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, highlighted efforts to reduce case backlog in the circuit, thanking stakeholders for their coordination and support.

The Kigezi regional prisons commander, Mr Festo Sambya, asked the Judiciary to handle the 20-files that were completed and pending judgement at Kabale High Court so that the affected people get timely justice and save them the current stress they are going through.

The Islamic Solidarity Games are of significance to Ugandan swimming.

It is where Uganda won its first and only international swimming medal – through Kirabo Namutebi’s women’s 50m freestyle silver at the 2022 edition in Konya, Turkey.

Namutebi is not part of the squad at the 2025 edition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia but her brother Tendo Mukalazi travelled to the Games alongside Gloria Muzito, Jesse Ssengonzi, and Tara Naluwoza Kisawuzi. They will be looking to make the semifinals and finals of the events they entered.

The swimmers are using the chance to try out events they do not usually do. Mukalazi who usually does 50m and 100m freestyle will add the 50m backstroke and breaststroke.

Ssengonzi and Kisawuzi who usually do 50m and 100m butterfly will add the 50m and 100m freestyle too while Muzito will had 200m freestyle to her 50m and 100m.

“We are trying a few different things to keep happy but also focused,” coach Tonnie Kasujja said from the Games Village in Riyadh.

“The athletes have been encouraged to try out something different to challenge the status quo. However, we are also excited that they took on the challenge and we expect that the performances will be really good,” he added.

Islamic Solidarity Games

Swimming Heats Schedule

Saturday

50m free: Muzito, Kisawuzi, Tendo, Ssengonzi

50m fly: Kisawuzi, Ssengonzi

Monday

100m free: Muzito, Kisawuzi, Tendo, Ssengonzi

Tuesday

50m back, breast: Tendo

100m fly: Kisawuzi, Ssengonzi

200m free: Muzito