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  • KCB Bank Uganda boosts KOBS With Cash injection and new kit unveil

    KCB Bank Uganda boosts KOBS With Cash injection and new kit unveil

    Kampala: KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team’s new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of UGX 195 million to support their title ambitions.

    The announcement was made during a press engagement at Legends Rugby Club in Kampala.
    The sponsorship is part of an ongoing partnership between KCB and KOBs and will see the bank provide financial backing alongside the new kit to help KOBs’ push for the league title, which they last won in 2021. The support is geared towards strengthening the team’s preparations and competitiveness.

    Diana Komukama ( L), Head of Marketing KCB Bank, Dr. Stone Luggya, (C) Chairman KCB KOBs

    Speaking at an event to launch the new kit, Diana Komukama Ssempebwa the head of marketing at KCB Bank emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting KOBs in fulfilling their ambitions for the 2025 rugby season.

    “I am proud to stand before you as we reaffirm our commitment to this great team in their pursuit of success this season. The partnership between KCB Bank and KOBs is one we deeply value, as both brands share a commitment to excellence and community impact through sports and finance. As the team pushes forward in their quest for glory, I want to assure them that they are not alone and that there is strength in numbers. With our support behind them, I have no doubt they will achieve success by the end of the season,” she said.

    “At KCB, we believe in going beyond traditional banking to support the aspirations of individuals and communities. Just as teamwork is crucial in rugby, collaboration is key in finance. Through our tailored financial solutions, we continue to empower businesses, sports teams, and individuals to reach their full potential. Our partnership with KOBs is proof of our promise to foster growth, resilience, and excellence both on and off the field,” Komukama added.
    Dr. Stone Luggya, Chairman of KCB KOBs, expressed gratitude for the continued support and urged the players to step up and deliver results.

    “I want to thank KCB for standing with us since they took on this sponsorship in 2023. It has not been easy for rugby clubs to secure sponsorship in the current economic climate, but KCB has remained committed to us even through challenges. This financial injection will go a long way in helping the club manage the various logistics needed for success, both on and off the field. Their support is truly appreciated, and we are grateful for this partnership that continues to strengthen our team’s ambitions” Luggya said.
    “I am even more excited about the new kit. It couldn’t have come at a better time, as we have been facing some challenges in that area. With this new jersey, I am confident that the players will step onto the field in high spirits, ready to deliver the results we need to bring success back to this great club,” he added.
    In 2023, KCB partnered with the 13-time Uganda Rugby Championship winners in a UGX 95 million agreement that saw the team rebranded as ‘KCB KOBs. This year, the focus is on helping the club reclaim its former glory.

  • PHOTOS: Guinness lights up Jinja as Kobs take comfortable lead in the 2017 National Rugby Sevens

    PHOTOS: Guinness lights up Jinja as Kobs take comfortable lead in the 2017 National Rugby Sevens

    It was an all Guinness affair at the Jinja Rugby Club (Dam Waters) as Rugby teams tussled it out in the Second Leg of the 2017 National Rugby Sevens series.

    It was a repeat of the first leg showdown as the Kobs took on the Buffaloes in the second leg finals. The Kobs emerged as the day’s winners after beating the Buffaloes 21-07.

    In the ladies’ category, the Entebbe Ladies improved their title hopes by winning the second leg in Jinja.

    This week on the 26th August, we head to Legends Rugby Club – home of the Kobs, for the third leg of the Sevens Series. Revelers should look forward to expect lots of discounted Guinness and affordable meals at Legends. Games start at 8:30 am till 6pm.

    Speaking at the opening games in Jinja, Estella Muzito, the Head of Beers at Uganda Breweries Limited said; “We continue to make memorable experiences and Jinja has been a great ambience. As we prepare for the upcoming Rugby Africa 7s Cup in October we hope to attract more Ugandans to come and enjoy as well as support the game of rugby.”

    Kobs pose for a photo after winning the men’s trophy

    Guinness has joined the rugby fraternity to help support and build the sport in the country as well as pivot the national sevens team to greater heights.

    The new sevens format has ten core member clubs and two invitational teams at each circuit. There is a weekly ranking of teams based on their performance during the circuits.

    The rugby 7s series is taking place in six venues around the country with twenty-two teams and an estimated 2,000 participants that are expected to take part.

    Kobs pose for a photo after winning the men’s trophy
    Entebbe Ladies celebrate after winning the trophy
  • Betway team up with Kampala Old Boys RFC

    Betway team up with Kampala Old Boys RFC

    Betway have announced a strategic partnership with Kampala Old Boys RFC that will see the online bookmaker become the principal sponsor of the historic club.

    As part of the partnership, Betway will be the shirt sponsor of the 11-time national league champions and one of the most recognizable brands in Ugandan sport, who will be renamed Betway KOBS.

    Members of Betway and Kobs during a presser today at Legends

    Members of Betway and Kobs during a presser today at Legends

    The investment into Ugandan rugby will see the six-time Uganda Cup champions able to increase opportunities for the public to play and support rugby with one of the oldest sporting teams in East Africa.

    In April, Betway signed ex-England rugby world cup winner Mike Tindall and former Ireland star David Wallace as official ambassadors. Richard Akitt, CEO of Betway said: “Launching the Betway brand into Africa has been on our roadmap for some time.

    The recent success of the Rugby World Cup gives added impetus to our partnership with KOBS and we are looking forward to Betway KOBS continuing their tradition of excellence in Ugandan sport.” “We’ve got high hopes for the market and are planning to expand into other countries in due course”.

    Betway, Kobs press conference

    Betway, Kobs press conference

    Betway is the official principal sponsor of Premier League football club West Ham United and has also sponsored a number of other high profile sporting events including the Davis Cup and Fed Cup, UK Premier League Darts, the UK Snooker Championships and the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. The online bookmaker recently launched in Uganda and can be found at www.betway.ug

    Betway Uganda ushers at the press conference

    Betway Uganda ushers at the press conference

    What is Betway Group?

    The Betway Group is a leading provider of first-class entertainment across sports betting, casino, bingo and poker. Launched in 2006, the company operates across a number of regulated online markets and holds licenses in the UK, Malta, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Germany and Ireland. Based in Malta and Guernsey, with support from London, Isle of Man, Stockholm and Cape Town, the Betway team comprises over 1,000 people.

    Betway is experiencing its largest growth in sports betting, with its comprehensive sportsbook product offering customers a wide selection of both pre-game and in-play betting across a broad range of sports. The company has made a strong, targeted investment in both advertising and sports sponsorship.

    Betway is the principal sponsor of Premier League football club West Ham United, the UK Premier League Darts and the UK Snooker Championships.

    It was also title sponsor for last year’s world title boxing fight between Carl Froch and George Groves held at Wembley Stadium.

    To provide customers with additional expert insight into sports, Betway has partnered with a number of sports ambassadors including Simon Hughes (AKA The Analyst), as well as ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall.

    Betway is a major sponsor in UK horseracing with its ‘flagship’ race, the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

    In January 2015, it also signed a wide-ranging deal to support four high-profile races in the Flat calendar: the Betway Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, the Betway Chester Cup at Chester, and two contests at York, the Betway Yorkshire Cup and the Betway Great Voltigeur.

    Betway prides itself on providing its customers with a bespoke, fun and informed betting experience, supported by a safe and secure environment. Betway is a member of several prominent industry-related bodies, including ESSA, the Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), and is accredited by trusted international testing agency eCOGRA. It is also a partner of the Professional Players Federation (PPF) and is a donor to the Responsible Gambling Trust. In addition to the flagship Betway brand, the Betway Group operates a number of other brands including Dream Bingo, Bingo on the Box, Spin Casino and the Hippodrome Online Casino. For more information about Betway’s various products and licensed brands, please visit www.betwaygroup.com

    Kampala Old Boys RFC

    Kampala Old Boys (KOBS) RFC is one of the oldest sporting teams in Uganda and East Africa. Established in the 1930’s under the playing name Uganda Kobs RFC, the club was formally constituted in 1963.

    Kobs is based at Kampala Rugby Union Football Club (Legends) Lugogo, and to date is the most successful rugby club in the country while also attracting the biggest fan base.

    At Kobs RFC, we are driven by the desire to promote the development of the game of rugby, develop the character and integrity of our members and to entertain our fan base with attractive and exciting rugby.

    Our values as a club reflect our style of play and the character of our members. These values include teamwork, innovation, courage discipline and respect.

    We provide an avenue where the youth engage in healthy, friendly and refreshing interaction through playing the game of rugby.