By Venessa Namusabi
The Ministry of Finance spokes person Jim Mugunga has urged sports journalists under their umbrella Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) to stay professional in the line of their duties.
The former USPA chairman stressed this in his key note deliberation to the USPA members during their montly meeting held at Uganda Olympic Committee.
“I know you have challenges and so many temptations but stay professional and do not kill the stories on the basis of envelopes and threats,” Mugunga said.
“You may today kill a story because of an envelope or any threat but it will leave a huge impact on your future. Being a USPA member most especially an office bearer is a very honourable thing and you should not take it lightly,” Mugunga added.
He also called upon members to stay united and support their leaders to be able to have a better position when it comes to persuing partnerships or sponsorships.
In that assembly USPA voted athlete Jacob Kiplimo as the USPA sports Personality for the monthof Febuary for winning the half marathon in Barcelona that month.
Kiplimo broke the world record Barcelona becoming the first athlete to complete a half marathon under 57minutes, setting a new world record with a time of 56minutes and 42 seconds at the Barcelona half marathon.
