Tashobya outlines NCS' vision for Teryet’s transformation

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The National Council of Sports (NCS) chairman, Ambrose Tashobya, has pledged to upgrade the Teryet High Altitude Training Centre further into a world-class facility.

Tashobya committed on January 12, 2025, after the Ministry of Education and Sports officially entrusted NCS with the management of the training centre in Kapchorwa.

The handover was conducted by the Commissioner of Physical Education in the education ministry, Canon Duncans Mugumya, on behalf of the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang.

“We are glad that we have been given the mandate of managing the facility and will work towards the operationalising of the facility to ensure it serves its purpose,” Tashobya noted.

The first phase of the facility lacks key amenities such as changing rooms and a physiotherapy centre, which will be prioritised in the second phase of construction. The contractor, Complaint, who was present at the handover, will be responsible for these upgrades.

“We are going to bring in phase two components urgently in attempts to improve the facility and ensure the convenience of the users, starting with changing rooms (toilets) and a physiotherapy centre containing a gym and swimming pool.”

A view of the athletics track at the national high altitude training center. (Credit: Charles Lwanga)

Construction of the facility was part of a pledge by President Yoweri Museveni following Stephen Kiprotich’s victory in the marathon at the 2012 London Olympics. However, work only commenced in 2014 due to delays caused by poor road access, theft of construction materials by locals, and water shortages, all of which were later addressed.

The first phase includes a multi-purpose playfield for football and rugby, an athletics track, a 3km jogging track, and 12-room hostels. Sitting on 43 acres of land, the second phase will introduce additional hostels, a four-star hotel, a golf course, and two natural grass fields, all subject to funding availability.

(Credit: Charles Lwanga)

Tashobya also highlighted plans to position Kapchorwa as a leading hub for sports tourism.

“Attracting top athletes from around the world to train and rest in a location that offers excellent accommodations and infrastructure.”

The handover was attended by Kapchorwa district leaders, led by deputy chief administrative officer Stephen Lokope, alongside NCS board members and staff.

Tashobya further revealed plans to appoint a professional firm to oversee the management, maintenance, and promotion of the facility on behalf of NCS.

“We are to advertise and select the most suitable firm that will manage, maintain, and promote the facility on behalf of the government and regularly assess its progression.”