Governance: Uganda Woodball Federation celebrates momentous 20th anniversary, endorses Shs 3.9 billion budget

Since 2006, when the sport of woodball was introduced in Uganda, there have been significant trends boldly navigated along the way.

From the confession of the Uganda Woodball Federation (UWbF), Paul Mark Kayongo, who also chairs the finance commission, woodball has drastically sprout wings across the divide in a record time to the different corners of the country.

“I thank the different district woodball associations for your strong commitment and love you exhibit to the development and growth f woodball sports in your various districts” Kayondo applauded as he presided over the 18th Annual General Meeting at Jevine Hotel, Rubaga.

“Your admission into the woodball register is a clear affirmation and testament of the confidence Uganda Woodball Federation Executive and stakeholders have in your leadership, vision and commitment to transforming the sports sector in your districts” Kayondo added before hinting on the 10-year strategic pillars of UWbF.

These pillars are embedded on enhancing corporate governance and capacity building, enhancing corporate governance and leadership, broadening innovation and resource mobilization, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, increasing capacity building and regional development, enhancing marketing and branding, leveraging internationalization and professionalism, establishment of the multi-purpose woodball development project (complex) and adhering to the new sports law.

Uganda Woodball Federation also envisages more empowerment of the different commissions to yield dividends.

The 18th AGM delegates wholesomely endorsed the financial year 2026/27 budget of Ug.Shs3 3.9 Billion.

This followed the presentation of the audited books of account for the 2025/26 epoch by Tomson & Company.

One new member was successful admitted to the Uganda woodball family.

Uganda Woodball Federation Executive Committee Members:

• President: Paul Mark Kayongo
• 1st Vice President: Lukman Kirya
• 2nd Vice President: Enid Joy Nyendwoha
• General Secretary: Juma Adam Kato
• Assistant General Secretary: Gloria Koli
• Treasurer: Mathias Kalema
• Technical Director: Fredrick Busuulwa
• Public Relations Officer (PRO): Johnson Were
• Male Clubs Representative: Ramathan Nagoso
• Female Clubs Representative: Sylivia Kembabazi

Commissions:

Development:

• Head: Lukman Kirya
• Members: Patrick Mukama, Rose Mundulu, Madam Hope, Shakira Nabirye

Media & Publicity:

• Head: Johnson Were
• Members: Solomon Ssaka (NBS), Kent Arerenge (Metro FM), Baker Lwesabula (BBS TV), David Isabirye (Kawowo Sports)

Marketing:

• Head: Enid Joy Nyendwoha
• Members: Madam Hope, Johnson Were

Schools & Institutions:

• Head: Ramathan Nagoso
• Members: Roses Mundulu, Julius Agaba, Gloria Koli

Finance:

• Head: Paul Mark Kayongo
• Members: Adam Juma Kato, Mathias Kalema, John Lubowa

Medical:

• Head: Gloria Koli
• Members: Dr Nicholas Mwebaze, Dr Solomon Ndawula

Technical:

• Head: Fredrick Busuulwa
• Members: Sophia Namudu, Benson Kanyesigye, Ahmed Ali Kiwanuka

Disciplinary:

• Head: Fredrick Tulakira
• Members: George Semakula, Brenda Ekon

Referees:

• Head: George Isabirye
• Members: Fredrick Busuulwa, Prossy Nankya, Milly Nansereko, Sophia Namudu

Athletes:

• Head: Ramathan Nagoso
• Members: Sylivia Kembabazi, Denise Pulkeria Nanjeru

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