The Uganda Athletics Federation convened its first National Athletics Coaches’ Forum at Mandela National Stadium to advance athletics development. Key outcomes included the election of Sarah Nambawa and Abdallah Muhammad as Association Representatives.

Presentations focused on governance and safeguarding, with Madam Beatrice Ayikoru unveiling a policy to prevent harm and ensure athlete welfare. The policy establishes reporting systems, promotes child protection, and enforces zero tolerance for abuse.The Safeguarding policy prevents all forms of harm affecting athletes,participants and any other vulnerable person involved and engaged in the sport of athletics in Uganda.The key objectives of this policy include; to establish transparent reporting and case management systems, to promote child protection, athlete welfare and safe athletics, ensure compliance with national and international safeguarding standards, strengthen organizational accountability frameworks, provide clear expectations for all stakeholders, support survivors and ensure access to timely confidential assistance and to foster a culture of zero tolerance against abuse and misconduct in athletics.This policy applies to all individuals including athletes, coaches and technical officials, chaperones, medical and physiotherapy personnel, service providers to athletics clubs.