Thunderbirds Women Rugby Club marked a milestone on Saturday, holding their first-ever Annual General Meeting at Kyadondo Rugby Club, a defining moment for one of Uganda’s pioneers of women’s rugby.
Players and officials of the country’s oldest women’s rugby side gathered for an elective AGM that reviewed lessons from 2025 and set the tone for the 2026 season and beyond.
Club secretary Sarah Nahabi Elizabeth, re-elected at the meeting, captured the significance of the day.
“This is our first AGM. We’ve never had one before, but with the re-establishment of Kyadondo RFC, the Uganda Rugby Union now requires clubs to form their own committees under the main club,” Nahabi said.
As Kyadondo’s women’s affiliate, Thunderbirds used the meeting to elect leaders and reflect on their journey.
Several resolutions were passed, focusing on finances, player welfare, engagement and communication, key pillars Nahabi believes will shape the club’s future.
“We discussed a number of issues. Some are financial, others focus on player engagement, welfare and better communication. These are things we’ll be working on going forward,” she noted.
Nahabi also stressed the need to reconnect with those who helped build the club, naming long-time supporters Ian Walker and Patel Sanjeev as crucial to Thunderbirds’ growth.
“They saw this club from the grassroots. We want them to come on board, support the women’s side and help us grow with stronger structures and systems,” she said.
For Nahabi, the AGM marked a beginning rather than a conclusion.
“This is our first AGM, and there will be many more. The aim is to keep improving,” she added.
The meeting elected a new leadership team, with Joanita Nkali Warry named chairperson, Nahabi retaining the secretary’s role and Munguniru Lovie elected treasurer.
Agnes Nakuya was confirmed as club captain, alongside committee member Atyang Winnie, team manager Nansubuga Brendan and head coach Kigongo Ssebalamu.
