Uganda

Uganda – bordered by five countries and located in the heart of East Africa – gained independence from the British in 1962 and has since battled with political power struggles and intermittent civil conflicts with devastating consequences. It is home to two of the world’s great bodies of water, the Nile and Lake Victoria. English is Uganda’s official language with Luganda widely spoken throughout the country.

Growing from a cub into a lion

Uganda has a proud rugby heritage, with the sport’s drum beating loudest in and around the capital, Kampala. A seasonal club league provides playing opportunities for men and women, and Uganda fields competitive national teams at 7s and 15s, to rival its neighbour, Kenya. In an effort to grow and develop the game in an area sometimes overshadowed by stronger regions, Bhubesi Pride Foundation’s expedition volunteers continue to work annually with primary schools and an orphanage, The SPEC Foundation, in Jinja, on the Nile, 80km east of Kampala.