In a bid to demonstrate its commitment to establishing world-class governance and safe sporting environments, Cricket Uganda participated in the PlaySafe – Safeguarding Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop organised by the Uganda Olympic Committee’s Gender Equality and Diversity Commission (UOC-GED).
Cricket Uganda was represented at the workshop by Edgar Kazibwe and Maria Nyende, joining representatives from other National Federations on Saturday 25th July at Nob View Hotel in Ntinda.
The session focused on equipping sports administrators with the necessary tools to implement robust safeguarding mechanisms across all levels of sports administration, domestic competitions, and national team tours.
While the UOC PlaySafe workshop offered a vital benchmark for national Olympic standards, Cricket Uganda’s participation comes as part of an ongoing, proactive initiative.
Prior to attending Saturday’s session, Cricket Uganda had already engaged in internal safeguarding workshops and policy development led by certified safeguarding trainer Cisse Musiime.
Cricket Uganda’s active participation in the ToT session reinforces this ongoing collaboration with Cisse Musiime, helping align the federation’s existing framework with the Four Pillars of Safeguarding (Prevent, Protect, Respond, and Improve) and the UOC’s 13-Step PlaySafe Pathway.
“Safeguarding is fundamentally about building an environment where every athlete, official, and participant feels safe, respected, and supported,” noted Edgar Kazibwe following the workshop. “Our participation in the UOC PlaySafe ToT session reinforces the ongoing work we have been doing with our trainer, Cisse Musiime. We are now taking the final steps to embed these national frameworks directly into our day-to-day operations and team protocols at Cricket Uganda.”
The workshop highlighted that safeguarding is a fundamental requirement of effective sports governance designed to protect participants and uphold institutional integrity.
Key takeaways included prioritising athlete welfare above competitive outcomes, maintaining a strict zero-tolerance stance against all forms of harm or harassment, and establishing clear confidential reporting and external referral protocols.
It also emphasised designing inclusive and gender-responsive protections for women, girls, young athletes, and participants with disabilities.
“As an executive, institutionalizing safeguarding is a top administrative priority for us,” stated Denis Musali, Honorary Secretary of Cricket Uganda. “By embedding clear codes of conduct, reporting pathways, and policy frameworks into our structures, we are ensuring that Cricket Uganda remains a safe, accountable, and supportive environment for everyone involved in our sport.”
Looking ahead, Cricket Uganda is continuing its work to finalise its customised Safeguarding Policy, designate key safeguarding focal points, and formalise reporting channels.
