Uganda’s youth football fraternity expects to gain a stronger voice in the country’s football administration following the elevation of Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA) chairman Roberts Kiwanuka to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Executive Committee.
Kiwanuka, who was re-elected for another four-year term as UYFA chairman in August, was confirmed alongside Richard Ochom during FUFA’s 102nd Assembly at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Rays of Grace Academy director welcomed the appointment, crediting FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo for the confidence and pledging to support the federation’s leadership in advancing the game.
“I congratulate the youth football fraternity for this milestone. We also thank the (FUFA) president for considering us.
I know it comes with a huge responsibility, but with his guidance and the senior members of the executive committee, I will work to my best to support the president and help him deliver his vision,” Kiwanuka revealed.
Magogo said Kiwanuka’s contribution to youth and grassroots football made him a suitable addition as FUFA seeks to strengthen its administrative capacity.
“As you see, the activities inside FUFA have increased, we really need a number of people in the human resource to support the president – that is why the two have been added.
Mr. Kiwanuka Robert has put a lot of effort in youth football in this country and in the era we are in of converting the youth into product, we believe that he will add a lot,” Magogo told the media.
Kiwanuka’s appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to developing young talent.
Through Rays of Grace Junior School and Academy, he has supported vulnerable but talented children with bursaries, while providing a pathway for aspiring footballers.
The academy has produced players represented across Uganda’s national youth teams and in leading football-playing schools.
His working relationship with Magogo has also seen him entrusted with responsibilities at several high-profile football events.
Magogo further facilitated the commissioning of the Rays of Grace Academy sports complex in Kirugu-Njeru, Buikwe District, by former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
The two executive positions were approved at FUFA’s 101st Assembly, with the appointments confirmed at the weekend meeting, increasing the executive committee’s membership to 17.
Two additional positions were also approved, with appointments expected at a subsequent assembly, where Magogo will announce the first holder of the newly created fourth vice-president position.
Kiwanuka’s transition means UYFA must identify a replacement to represent the association as a delegate at the FUFA Assembly.
