THE STUDY OF THE MANDATORY REGISTRATION OF SPORTS FEDERATIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON SPORTS GOVERNANCE IN UGANDA.
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2025-05-30
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Uganda Christian University
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This research investigates the legal and practical implications of the mandatory registration of sports federations in Uganda as introduced under the National Sports Act, Cap. 151. The study critically examines the licensing procedures established by the Sports Act and the National Sports Regulations, 2025, highlighting both the intended improvements in sports governance and the significant challenges experienced by National sports federations during implementation.
Through analyzing of the National Sports Act, Cap 151, National Sports Regulations, 2025 and available literature on the topic. The study assesses the role of the National Council of Sports (NCS) and evaluates the impact of the registration of sports federations.
Key findings reveal that while the Act promotes national character, corporate legal status, and standardized governance, it also imposes heavy financial, administrative, and logistical burdens, particularly for emerging or underfunded federations.
The research concludes that although the legal framework has the potential to professionalize Uganda’s sports sector, its effectiveness is hindered by implementation gaps, such as short compliance windows, lack of institutional support, and unrealistic coverage requirements.
The Study recommends a phased registration approach, fee restructuring, targeted government support and enhanced stakeholder engagement to ensure that the reforms genuinely strengthen sports governance and foster inclusive development across all sports disciplines.
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