Kakira Rugby Club is a rugby union and GAA club in Kakira, a small town near Jinja City in Uganda. Its men's team, which played in the Premiership in 2026, is known as Kakira Simbas; the club calls its senior men's side Kakira Simba.
History
The club was born in December 2023 with the aim of bringing rugby and GAA to the heart of Kakira and beyond.
In May 2026 Kakira Simbas were Premiership rookies in their first season after promotion. The team was then in the Premiership relegation play-offs and held a 16-point aggregate lead ahead of the second round.
Teams and training
As of August 2026, the club has three sides: Kakira Simba (senior men), Kakira Lioness (ladies, including GAA) and the Kakira Cubs development squad. By the club's count, it works with four secondary schools that compete nationally and eight local primary schools.
Club life
The club has community hubs in Wairaka, Bugembe, Wakitaka and Wanyange.