‘None Visions’ For UYFA than Kiwanuka, Returns Unopposed for The Second Term
By Kayiira Jackson
Roberts Kiwanuka has been re-elected Chairman of the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) for a second term after going unopposed at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at FUFA Hotel in Kisaasi on Saturday.
Kiwanuka, who will serve until 2029, was declared the winner by Ben Mwesigwa on behalf of the FUFA Electoral Committee.
Representing FUFA President Moses Magogo, FUFA Executive Committee member Ronald Barente attended the AGM and delivered a message calling for unity and greater commitment to the development of football at grassroots level.
“Our goal is clear: to have football felt and played in every homestead across the country. You are the pillars of the game. Your time, sacrifice and commitment keep football alive in communities across Uganda,” Barente said.
He urged stakeholders to remain united, noting that their contribution is essential to competitions, talent development and the overall growth of football.
“Without you, there are no competitions, no talent development, and no progress. To deliver this, we must remain united. I urge all stakeholders to protect, defend, and promote the beautiful game. Division weakens us. Unity builds us,” he added.
Barente also emphasised the importance of strategic planning in football administration.
“Every football activity must have a strategic plan. Let us think, plan, and act with purpose so our decisions are deliberate and results are measurable. Football is our identity, our opportunity, and our national pride,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kiwanuka acknowledged the challenges faced by UYFA over the past year, when its activities were placed on hold as the association worked with FUFA and the National Council of Sports (NCS) to align its operations with the Sports Act 2023 and statutory licensing requirements.
“For almost a year, our activities were placed on hold as we worked with FUFA and NCS to align our operations with the requirements of the Sports Act 2023 and the statutory licensing instruments. I know this period has been difficult,” Kiwanuka said.
He noted that the re-registration of academies with UYFA and FUFA had helped establish a more credible database of academies ready to participate in youth football development.
Kiwanuka further stressed the need to take youth football beyond Kampala and Buganda, where the FUFA U15 Academy League began as a benchmark and pilot project.
With his second term running until 2029, Kiwanuka will now lead a committee tasked with strengthening youth football structures and expanding opportunities for young players across Uganda.
UYFA Executive Committee
- Kiwanuka Roberts – Chairman
- Kigongo Farouk – Vice President Technical
- Gad Batuse – Committee Member
- Ssentongo Abbey – Committee Member
- Omara Francis – Committee Member
- Fridah Mabeeri – Committee Member
- Sserumaga Peter – Committee Member
- Betty Mayanja Nagadya – Committee Member
- Hajji Jaffer Ssengenda – Vice President Administration
- Erebu John Michael – Committee Member
- Kalema Violet – Committee Member