Abous Us

We 🤍 Poker.

About — poker.ug
Independent • Educational • Uganda & Africa

About poker.ug

We love poker. We’re building the best poker information site in Uganda so new players can quickly learn how to play — and where to play — safely and legally.

Last updated: • Responsible publisher: Brian Kawalya • contact@poker.ug

Our mission

Clear, beginner-friendly learning

  • Simple rules and strategy that work at low–mid stakes.
  • Visual guides and downloadable cheat sheets.
  • Plain English — no fluff.

Local context that matters

  • Uganda-specific venues, payments & safety tips.
  • Law basics and responsible-play guidance (25+).
  • Up-to-date, practical info for real players.

Editorial team

Brian Kawalya

Brian Kawalya

Publisher & Editor-in-Chief • @briankawalya1

Award-winning Sports Journalist and lifelong poker enthusiast. Brian leads our editorial direction, fact-checking and community standards so readers get accurate, practical guidance.

Baron Kironde

Baron Kironde

Senior Editor • Facebook

Sports Journalist & Analyst who loves poker. A popular Ugandan voice with 48,000+ Facebook followers, Baron brings sharp analysis and a fan-first perspective to our strategy content.

Our editorial process

  1. Plan — scope, audience, local angle.
  2. Draft — plain English; link related pages for context.
  3. Review — fact-check rules, numbers, and claims.
  4. Expert edit — ensure advice fits low–mid stakes.
  5. Publish — add “Last updated”, internal links, and schema.
  6. Maintain — legal/safety content checked quarterly; core guides at least twice yearly.

Found an error or outdated detail? Tell us. We correct material issues promptly and note the change.

Transparency & funding

We do not run ads. We may publish affiliate links; if we do, they will be clearly disclosed and will not influence our editorial decisions.

See our Editorial Policy for the full standards we follow.

Responsible play & legality

  • Information site only. Adults 25+.
  • We do not host games or accept payments.
  • Read Uganda & the Law and Play Safe before you play.

Contact & media

Email: contact@poker.ug • Contact form: poker.ug/contact

Press queries and interviews with the editorial team are welcome.