Security has been heightened in Mubende Municipality as 137 schools from different parts of Uganda arrive for the National Primary Schools Ball Games and Special Needs Education (SNE) Championship.The 13-day championship is scheduled to run until September 4, 2026, bringing together pupils, teachers, technical teams and officials to compete in various sporting disciplines.Participating schools have been accommodated at seven venues within Mubende Municipality.
These include Kasenyi Secondary School, St Mary’s Primary School, Comprehensive Secondary School, Infant Primary School, St Peter’s Technical School, Tiger Secondary School and Kasumba.With hundreds of participants and officials expected to remain in the municipality throughout the competition, security agencies have increased their presence to protect the participants, organisers and members of the public.Wamala Region Police Spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi said police, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies had been deployed before, during and after the championship.“Security has been deployed to ensure that the championship takes place in a safe and peaceful environment. We are working with the organisers and other stakeholders to protect all participants and officials,” Kigozi said.Security authorities have called on participating schools and technical teams to remain alert and cooperate with organisers during their stay in Mubende.Teachers and team managers have also been urged to closely supervise pupils and keep track of their movements at all times.
“We appeal to teachers and technical teams to take responsibility for the pupils under their care. They should know where their pupils are at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately,” Kigozi added.Participants have further been advised to avoid unnecessary movements around Mubende town and follow security and organisational guidelines issued by tournament officials and team managers.The schools designated to accommodate visiting teams have also been declared restricted areas for members of the public as part of measures to strengthen the safety of participants.
Security agencies have encouraged participants to report suspected criminal activity immediately instead of attempting to deal with such incidents themselves.The championship is expected to give young athletes, including learners with special educational needs, an opportunity to demonstrate their sporting talents while promoting inclusion, teamwork and talent development.Police have wished all participating schools, technical teams and officials a safe and successful stay in Mubende as the national competition continues until September 4, 2026.
