Buhweju, Uganda – Butare Ward FC are the champions of the Kajani-Kashenyi Town Council Football Tournament, a competition organized by the Buhweju Community Transformation Initiative Limited (BCTI). They defeated Kashenyi Ward by 3-2 in a thrilling final match played on Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025, at Rubaaya Playground.
Kibiimba Ward secured third place, defeating Ntungamo Ward 1-0 in another match at the same venue. All participating teams received prizes, with the winners receiving the largest share.
The tournament, involving all 68 parishes across Buhweju District’s sub-counties and town councils, is a flagship initiative of BCTI, a non-governmental organization focused on community transformation through education, income generation, and networking.
Annet Nnamara Oyes Byamukama, commonly known as Omuteganda, BCTI’s Chairperson for Gender Affairs and an aspirant for Buhweju Woman Member of Parliament, explained that the tournament aims to foster unity among the people of Buhweju.
She highlighted BCTI’s wider community development work, including securing bursaries for learners, sponsoring talented youth in areas such as football and singing, and connecting individuals to life-changing opportunities.
Omuteganda emphasized BCTI’s commitment to economic empowerment, citing successful initiatives in piggery, tea and avocado farming, and poultry farming.
Butare Ward’s captain, Ahimbisibwe Charles, expressed gratitude to Omuteganda and the BCTI leadership for their ongoing support of the youth, uniting them and engaging them in wealth-creation projects.
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