Kepler Announces Mandy Juruni as Head Coach of Men's D1 Basketball Team - Kepler Skip to content About Our Team Our Partners Careers Programs Refugee Education Upskilling Kepler College Our Impact Alumni Where We Work Apply Press Newsroom Annual Reports 2020 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report Media Inquiries Donate Store About Our Team Our Partners Careers Programs Refugee Education Upskilling Kepler College Our Impact Alumni Where We Work Apply Press Newsroom Annual Reports 2020 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report Media Inquiries Donate Store Kepler Announces Mandy Juruni as Head Coach of Men's D1 Basketball Team Kigali, 4 December 2023 | Kepler has announced the appointment of Mandy Juruni as the new Head Coach for Kepler Basketball Club, D1 Men’s team , marking a significant step in the organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance its sports programs and foster athletic excellence. A celebrated figure in African basketball with 15 league titles in Ugandan basketball, Juruni brings a wealth of experience and a successful track record, having coached both men’s and women’s basketball teams. His journey is highlighted by multiple triumphs, including leading the City Oilers to multiple Uganda League Championships between 2012 and 2023 and winning the Zone V Championship in 2017 and 2019.  On the national stage, Juruni served as the head coach for the Uganda National Team during the Afrobasket championships in 2015 and 2017 and for the World Cup Qualifiers in 2018 and 2022. Juruni’s expertise extends to women’s basketball as well, where he guided teams to numerous Uganda League Championships in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2018, and 2023 and to a Zone V Championship in 2019 with the JKL Lady Dolphins. I am excited to join the Kepler family and look forward to leveraging my experience to build a robust and competitive basketball program here. My goal is to not only win games but also to develop well-rounded athletes who excel both on and off the court, ” Coach Juruni stated. René Sahabu, Associate Director of Sports at Kepler, highlighted the significance of Juruni’s appointment. We are proud to have Coach Mandy Juruni onboard. His proven track record and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission to nurture top-tier athletic talent. We believe his leadership will be central in propelling Kepler’s basketball program to new heights, ” he said. Accredited by the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) in December 2022, Kepler Basketball Club graduated to Rwanda’s basketball elite Division 1 for the 2024 season after a successful 2023 season. Media contact: Claude Kabengera | claude.k@kepler.org Kepler is preparing young Africans for the future of work with 21st-century skills and new pathways to employment. Linkedin-in About Contact Donate Kepler College Student Portal USA: 1732 1st Avenue #21374 New York, NY 10128 +1-303-868-4085 RWANDA: KG 29 Ave 16 Kigali, Rwanda +250 782 637 318 ETHIOPIA: Sami Building Gerji Bole Sub City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +251-94-907-2549 CANADA: 135 Laurier Ave West Ottawa, Ontario Suite 100, K1P 5J2 +1-343-804-5700