Uganda’s national boxing team, the Bombers, returned home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, to a heroic welcome after an outstanding display at the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship held in Kenya. The team collected an impressive 15 medals, finishing second overall behind Congo in the continental contest.
Out of 16 boxers who represented the country, 15 secured medals — a remarkable record that underlines Uganda’s growing influence in African boxing. The medal tally included 5 gold, 4 silver, and 6 bronze.
Gold medals were won by Fatima Nabikolo, Emilly Nakalema, Aziz Rigo, Kasimu Murungi, and Farhat Manirola. Brenda Muduuwa, Alfred Ojok, Edward Mukwaya, and Samuel Ochen took home silver, while Erina Namutebi, Livingstone Matovu, Alex Kanaabi, Emmanuel Tabule, Angel Katushabe, Jimmy Adriko, and Kato Kazibwe earned bronze.
To honor their stellar performance, Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi, who was recently nominated for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat, hosted the team at Grand Imperial Hotel. The event was graced by UBF executives, legendary boxing figure Don Lukanga, and other invited guests who commended the boxers for flying the national flag high.
Despite their joy, the boxers voiced a heartfelt request — they wish to present their medals personally to President Yoweri Museveni. They believe such recognition from the Head of State would not only honor their effort but also highlight the need for greater government support and improved training conditions.
The team is scheduled to officially hand over the medals to the National Council of Sports (NCS) early next week, but they hope a State House invitation can be arranged before then.
Focus now shifts to the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Uganda will be represented by Angel Katushabe, Fatuma Namakula, Jimmy Adriko, and Alfred Ojok.
The Bombers’ triumph in Kenya has once again reaffirmed Uganda’s position among the leading boxing nations in Africa, with the sport continuing to flourish under the stewardship of UBF president Moses Muhangi.
