Our mission
Develop the sport of whitewater rafting in Uganda, from riverbank to world stage.
The Uganda Water Rafting Federation exists to elevate whitewater rafting from local riverbanks to international podiums. As the national governing body, we train elite paddlers, establish industry-leading safety standards for river guides, and represent Uganda's pride on the global stage.
Where we work
The Nile, Jinja, and beyond.
Our home water is the White Nile at Jinja, home to world-class rapids that host global competitions. It is where our athletes train, our guides certify, and the next generation learns to read the river.
What we stand for
Three principles that shape every programme we run.
Safety first, always
Every programme , from a child's first swim lesson to national team training , runs on internationally recognised safety standards. No result is worth compromising it.
Talent isn't postcode-dependent
Some of our strongest athletes grew up beside the rapids they now race. We build pathways so where you're born on the river doesn't decide whether you get to compete on it.
The river is a shared resource
We compete on public water. Protecting access to it, and its ecological health, isn't separate from our mission , it's the foundation of it.
Affiliation
Recognised nationally, affiliated internationally.
Officially registered and recognized by the National Council of Sports (NCS) as Uganda's national governing body for whitewater rafting. Internationally, the federation is affiliated with the World Rafting Federation (WRF), ensuring our safety standards, guide certifications, and athlete pathways align with global competitive benchmarks.
Partner with us
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We're glad to walk any prospective partner or federation member through our governance, our finances and our current athlete roster.