Museveni fulfills pledge to athletes

By Norman Katende

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promised to continue rewarding top sports performers at international events, as a way of appreciating their efforts in flying Uganda’s flag on the world stage.

The president made the pledge through state sports Minister Charles Bakkabulindi, as he handed over a Mitsubishi Double cabin L200 to Moses Kipsiro, for his achievement in the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games.

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Minister Bakkabulindi hands over keys to UAF president  Dominic Otuchet. Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo

The national athletics federation also secured a 30-sitter omni bus promised to them after the Maputo All Africa Games.

Moses Kipsiro became the first athlete to win both the 5000m and 10000m events at the Commonwealth Games, and on the team’s arrival, the President promised him a vehicle that will be able to counter the hilly terrain of Kapchorwa.

The car Moses Kipsiro will be driving. Photo by Mpalanyi Ssentongo

“Government ise capable of rewarding performers to their best,” Museveni said in a statement through the minister.

Dorcus Inzikuru had a house constructed for her in Arua when she won gold at the 2005 IAAF World Championships in Helsinki, while Stephen Kiprotich was given sh300m for his Olympics gold.