1.How did you start playing rugby?
As a child, I was doing motor cross. I loved motorcycles but started playing rugby at the age of 8years with the Lira tag program after my brother introduced me to it.
At first attempt, it matched my energy so I decided to stay.
2.What appealed to you most about the game/what do you love most about the game?
It’s didn’t segregate the rich and poor. It was just that sport you got to play and express yourself.
It’s not just a game to me. It’s my therapy. Rugby paid my school fees from high school to the university.
3. How do you feel about participating in the Repechage?
It means a lot to me because it’s gives us a chance to qualify for olympics. Playing alongside great teams is an opportunity to learn and be better.
4. Where does this rate in your career highlights?
I rate my participation in the repechage high because that’s a huge platform to showcase my skills.
5. List your career highs and lows?
One of my highs was going to South Africa in 2019 for the all Africa games.
I have no lows because i make the best out of every moment.
6. Who have been the most influential people in your career and why?
One of them is Tolbert Onyango who has been a father to me. The day I stepped into Kyadondo, he made sure I was put in a comfortable school. My teammates Wokorach Micheal and Philip Wokorach have also contributed a lot to my rugby career.
7 .Who are your role models?
Tolbert Onyango, Wokorach Micheal,Philip Wokorach all day everyday
8. What are your interests outside of rugby?
Finish school and probably start up a gym besides other businesses.
9. Tell us about your journey in rugby to where you are now?
My journey is quite interesting. I was in motor cross but realized it was for rich kids yet I come from a very humble background. I was brought up by my mum and late grandmother after my dad died when I was 3 years old.
I joined Kyadondo Stallions which gave me pathway to Hana international scholarship which made me even a better player. I finished o’level and joined Laiser hill academy on another scholarship for A’level. I was doing Cambridge there then I later joined Daystar University on scholarship as well.
I joined Uganda 7s academy in 2016 and played a couple of safari 7s . I am now on the main team and thankful to God for keeping me alive and giving me the energy to keep going.
10. What do you understand in the statement “Africa As One?
It is another reminder that we are one family regardless of the teams and countries we play in. Rugby has united us and will forever unite us. Its good to keep in mind that as we play these repechage games, we are not only representing our respective countries but Africa at large.
11. Key takeaways from the Solidarity Camp.
It helped us to identify areas that needed improvement during our games.
12. A word to those that look up to you
Work hard, pray and always believe in yourself.
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