The Uganda Rugby Union has unveiled the list of confirmed transfers ahead of the Uganda Rugby Premiership season, set to begin on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Among the standout moves is former Western Bulls back-rower Andrew Odhiambo, last season’s top scorer and a key player for the Uganda Emerging 7s during the Safari 7s, who has joined KOBS.
Khadambi in Uganda Rugby
Kenya Harlequin winger Tony Khadambi is reportedly heading to Jinja Hippos after recovering from an injury sustained during the Rugby League. His transfer will see him join teammate Maurice Ochieng, who has signed with Victoria Sharks—a team that has made an impressive 38 new signings.
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Trevor Oronje, formerly of USIU Rugby, has completed a move to Eagles Rugby. Meanwhile, Israel Makokha Wekulo has switched from Kakira to Victoria Sharks, where he will join Barasa Fiddy, who has moved from Jinja Hippos, and Odhiambo Elvince, previously with Kisumu RFC.
Here are the transfers that have been recorded in this window. @victoria_sharks had their trolley full, while @piratesrugbyUG pulled off a marquee signing from @HipposRugby.
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Several Uganda Cranes players are also on the move. Charles Uhuru and Kivumbi Saul have signed with Sharks, Jjuko Jude has joined the Eagles, and former Kabras RFC forward Eliphaz Emong has switched to Pirates.
Uganda Rugby transfers
Kobs
Odong Martin (Impis) – Transfer
Muwanguzi B (Mongers) – loan
Odhiambo Andrew (Hippos) – transfer
Makulo Paul – loan
Ibanda Fortunate – loan
Ladies
Nakalembe Phoebe (Buddu Cuppas) – loan
Mukyala Proscovia (Buddu Cuppas)- loan
Nansimbi Rosemary (Buddu Cuppas) – loan
Nabukenya Marjorie (Buddu Cuppas)- loan
Bridget Mulowooza (Buddu Cuppas) – loan
Tino Esther (Buddu Cuppas)- transfer
Buffaloes
Olweny Moses (Black Pirates) – loan
Ssentamu Shakon (Heathens) – loan
Bajananseko David (Heathens)- loan
Ladies
Acen Hanah (Njeru Cyclones) – loan
Bugosi Mable – transfer
Black Pirates
Eliphaz Emong (Hippos)- transfer
Jinja Hippos
Wacky Rajab (Njeru Hurricanes)- transfer
Okore Terry Edgar (Njeru Hurricanes)- transfer
Victoria Sharks
Tago Isaac (Warriors) – Transfer
Ssekamanya Fred (Kyambogo)- loan
Barasa Fiddy (Hippos) – transfer
Otim Alexander (Heathens)- loan
Kyagulanyi Allan (Buffaloes) – loan
Karl Edo (Warriors) – loan
Muwanguzi Paul (Black Pirates)- loan
Kasule Vernon (Kobs) – loan
Ochieng Maurice (Kenya Harlequin)- transfer
Bisaso Peter (Heathens) – loan
Katerega Daniel (Buffaloes)- transfer
Odoch Ivan (Heathens) – loan
Manano Alhaji (Kobs)- loan
Angualia Robert A. (Kobs)- loan
Obwona Joseph (Kobs)- loan
Ssebuufu Mark(Kobs) – loan
Sama Emmanuel (Impis)- loan
Odhiambo Elvince (Kisumu) – transfer
Kivumbi Saul (Kobs) – loan
Mukili Wilobo (Kobs)- transfer
Tasiku Jerome (Impis)- loan
Ochieng Blaise (Impis) – loan
Wokorach Ronald (Impis) – loan
Makokha Wekulo (Kakira) – Transfer
Sseguya Bakaluba (Buffaloes)- Loan
Ninshimwe Bahama (Mbarara Titans) -Transfer
Godfrey Otim-(Kitgum Lions)Transfer
Davis Kyewalabye (Kobs)-Loan
David Awan – (Black Pirates) Loan
Charles Uhuru Odong-(Heathens) Transfer
Daniel Ebau (Buffaloes) -Loan
Steven Kalema(Heathens) -Loan
Emma Ochan (Heathens) – Loan
Reagan Okwera (Heathens) -Loan
Isaac Kabiito (Buddu Bears)- Loan
Bruno Ssewankambo (Mongers) -Loan
Hillary Amaku (Hippos) – Loan
Eagles Rugby
Chris Otim (Kyambogo)-Transfer
Sulaiman Kauki (Kyambogo)-Transfer
Paschal Olaro (Kyambogo)-Transfer
Derrick Mpiima(Kyambogo) -Transfer
Yusuf Klaus (Kobs)-Loan
Job Wembabazi (Kobs) -Loan
Victor Baguma (Buffaloes) -Loan
Philip Muhozi – (Kobs) Loan
Jjuko Jude -(Kobs) Loan
Daniel Nshiyimana -Loan
Godfrey Ayebale(Impis) -Loan
Reagan Tumusime (Kobs)-Transfer
Trevor Oronje (USIU) -Transfer
Kakira Simbas
Cyrus Kintu (Hippos) -Transfer
Maxwel Ebonga (Hippos)-Transfer
Ceasar Sentamu (Hippos)- Transfer
Akim Wesige (Hippos)-Transfer
Neddy Mapesa(Hippos)- Transfer
Gracious Makita (Hippos)-Transfer
Hassin Kidudu(Hippos)- Transfer
Ramathan Alipa (Hippos)- Transfer
Buffaloes
Kennedy Muhumuza Impis- Loan
