Shockwaves In Kitara: New Faces Dominate FUFA Regional Elections As Incumbents Fall

By Jamillah Kemigisa 

A political earthquake rocked the Kitara region football landscape yesterday as fresh leadership swept through the FUFA regional elections, unseating several long-serving delegates in a dramatic vote held at Night Rose Hotel, Fort Portal.

In the most talked-about contest of the day, Mulihebwa Solomon emerged victorious as the new 3rd Division Clubs Delegate, ending Bunduka Derrick’s four-year tenure in resounding fashion. Mulihebwa secured 13 votes, ahead of Falcon Joshua Ahabyona with 5, while the incumbent Bunduka trailed far behind with just 3 votes in the 21-member electorate. The election was closely managed by the FUFA Electoral Commission and drew significant attention from regional football stakeholders.

In his acceptance speech, Mulihebwa vowed to bring a “new era of professionalism, particularly for Regional League clubs,” signaling a renewed focus on structure and transparency.

Another major shift came in the race for National Delegate of Tooro Province, where Douglas Kahuma defeated outgoing delegate Fred Muhumuza with a decisive 22–14 vote margin. Kahuma emphasized unity and development in his post-election remarks, promising to work closely with stakeholders to elevate the game across the province.

“This vote clearly signals a desire for transformation and accountability in our football leadership,” said a FUFA official present at the polls, speaking on condition of anonymity. “It’s a wake-up call for anyone resting on past achievements.”

✅ FULL LIST: FUFA Delegates Elected from Kitara Region (2025–2029)

• National Referees Delegate: Rwamuyamba Rose Bell (Kyenjojo)
• Women Super League Delegate: Anyeyango Scovia (Lady Doves, Masindi)
• National Delegate, Rwenzori Province: Kiiza Sedrack Jimmy (Bundibugyo)
• National Delegate, Tooro Province: Kahuma Douglas (Fort Portal)
• National Delegate, Bunyoro Province: Byamukama Rogers (Masindi)
• National Delegate, 3rd Division Clubs: Mulihebwa Solomon (Kyenjojo)
• National Delegate, Women: Kaboha Diana (Hoima)
• National Delegate, Women: Mugisa Brendah (Masindi)

With these sweeping changes, the newly elected delegates are poised to shape the future of football in the Kitara region. Their term runs through 2029, and expectations are high that this new leadership will steer the game toward greater inclusion, accountability, and growth—especially at the grassroots and regional levels.