The 102nd FUFA Ordinary General Assembly, held on Saturday, 17th October 2026, in Mbarara, approved sweeping governance reforms and a new financial blueprint for Ugandan football. The assembly, rebranded as the FUFA Congress, now comprises 90 delegates and marks a shift from the previous trust status to a body corporate under the National Sports Act.
One of the most significant changes is the expansion of the FUFA Executive Committee from 17 to 19 members. Richard Ochom and Roberts Kiwanuka were accepted onto the committee, and the position of Fourth Vice President was created, with a provision that one of the four Vice Presidents must be female.
The Congress also approved the introduction of FUFA Expert Panels and a Football Tribunal to handle disputes and regulatory matters. These bodies are intended to professionalise dispute resolution and bring it in line with modern football governance standards.
Financially, the assembly was presented with projected income of UGX 122.1 billion, driven largely by government support (UGX 74.5 billion) and FIFA funding (UGX 24 billion). Expenditure is forecast at UGX 192.4 billion, leaving an unfunded gap of UGX 70.2 billion. The budget prioritises referee welfare, prize money increases, and media rights production.
Four individuals were honoured for their contributions to football development in Western Uganda and beyond, including Mr Wilson Tumwine, recognised for his lifelong service to the game.
The argument doing the rounds among Ugandan football administrators is whether the new Football Tribunal will be truly independent or simply an extension of FUFA’s executive influence. Many fear it could become a rubber stamp, while others see it as a necessary step towards transparency and faster resolution of club and player disputes.
Source: FUFA
