The Cranes claimed a slim win against the Swallows as the first group matches for the tournament kicked off in Kampala
Uganda defeated Burundi 2-1 in their Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup opener at the StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo to top Group A.
Bright Anukani broke the deadlock before Fahad Bayo added the second goal for the Cranes. A second-half penalty for Burundi which was converted by Cedric Rurasenga was not enough to help the Swallows avoid an opening loss.
Uganda opened the score in the 10th-minute when Anukani managed to beat Burundi's goalkeeper Fabien Mutombo after the hosts' consistent attacks from the first whistle.