The Badminton Uganda Annual General Assembly transcended the bounds of a routine meeting, emerging instead as a decisive step toward equitable nationwide development of the sport, regulatory compliance, and structured talent cultivation.
The high-level assembly convened 90 delegates representing districts across the country at Front Page Hotel in Namasuba, Wakiso District.
The meeting was chaired by Badminton Uganda President Annette Nakamya alongside members of the Executive Committee, while Diana Kwesiga, Senior Legal Officer at the National Council of Sports (NCS), presided over proceedings on behalf of Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, serving as the official overseer.
In her remarks, Kwesiga commended the Association’s deliberate efforts toward compliance with the national sports framework.
“As NCS, we are glad Badminton Uganda is working hard towards compliance. The amendments taken today are crucial towards compliance and sport at large and we are looking forward to receiving your file for certification.”
A central highlight of the AGM was the remarkable expansion in membership.
The Association’s footprint has grown significantly, rising from 49 to 90 districts—an unprecedented increase reflecting both outreach success and growing national interest in badminton.
In alignment with the new Sports Act, which requires 75% district representation for federation status, Badminton Uganda AGM resolved to maintain its current Association status—requiring 50% coverage—while laying groundwork to attain full Federation status in the coming year.
The Assembly also unanimously ratified the Executive Board, with all 90 delegates voting in affirmation, signaling strong institutional cohesion and confidence in the leadership.
UBA Chief Executive Officer Simon Mugabi further outlined a pivotal administrative reform—the transition of the Association’s financial calendar to align with the government fiscal year.
“We have transitioned from the January–December calendar to a new cycle aligned with the government financial year (1st July–30th June). Audited books will be presented at the end of July, then discussed and approved at the next AGM”.
Inclusivity emerged as a defining theme of the Assembly, strongly articulated by Para Badminton Chairperson Julius Obura, who called for deliberate integration of persons with disabilities into mainstream programming.
“Let’s go back and be intentional about inclusion. In all our trainings and programs, we must include persons with disabilities. While wheelchairs may be costly, there are many with disabilities who can walk—let’s start with them.”
The AGM also attracted key stakeholders from the broader sports ecosystem, including Harriet Apolot, Vice President of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), Geoffrey Langa, USSSA Eastern Region Representative, and Godliver Apolot, Secretary for Women at USSSA.
In a practical boost to grassroots development, each delegate departed with equipment support comprising four rackets, shuttlecocks, and a net—an initiative expected to directly impact district-level activation and participation.
Collectively, the resolutions and deliberations of the 2026 Badminton Uganda AGM underscore a federation in transition—strategically aligning governance, expanding reach, and embedding inclusivity as it charts a path toward elevated national and international standing.
