Ritah Imanishimwe Explained

Nationality:	Ugandan
Height Ft:	5
Height In:	8
Team:	JKL Lady Dolphins
College:	Uganda Christian University
Position:	Shooting guard

Ritah Imanishimwe (born 12 June 1996) is a Ugandan basketball player for the Uganda Women's National team and JKL Lady Dolphins.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Ritah was born on 12 June 1996 to Jackson Rugwiza and Evans Nyirakubanza in Karusandara, Kasese.^[3] She attended Kiwuliriza primary school, Kisugu before proceeding Crane High School for both her O and A-levels of education.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Uganda Christian University.^[4]

Career

Her journey into basketball started in her secondary school days when Julius Lutwana identified her.

In 2014, she got recruited into UCU Lady Canons team after her performance was noticed during the 2013 National tournament held in Mbarara.

She is currently playing for the JKL Lady Dolphins.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ritah Imanishimwe . FIBA.basketball . 1996-06-12 . 2024-03-22.
2. Web site: Antuña names final Gazelles roster for AfroBasket . 2024-03-22 . New Vision .
3. Web site: Hidula . Fred . Talent has paid for Ritah’s education . The Observer - Uganda . 2017-10-30 . 2024-03-22.
4. Web site: Ndyamuhaki . Emanzi . Imanishimwe eyes sixth crown . Monitor . 2022-03-12 . 2024-03-22.
5. Web site: Kawalya . Brian . Rita Imanishimwe: A Day In Life Of A Basketball Star . Live from ground . 2020-05-06 . 2024-03-22.