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UPDF FC passes UGX 3.8BN budget for 2026/27 season, name new leadeship

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Uganda Premier League side UPDF recently held their Annual General Meeting to reflect on the 2025/26 season, make plans for the upcoming season but also project a strategic plan for the club.

The Meeting was held on Tueasay last week at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala with several items and decisions reached at.

Key among those was the appointment of new leadership of the football club with Brig. Gen Richard Karemire confirmed as the new Chairman, replacing Lt. Col Andrew Kulu, who will now serve as the Vice Chairman.

In UPDF, Karemire has served in several dockets including being Director Counter Intelligence CMI, Deputy Chief of Miltary Intelligence in charge of International and Diplomatic Affairs and Deputy Liason Officer – UN Observer Mission Uganda/Rwanda.

Currently, Karemire serves as the head Joint Staff Formal Education Sports and Culture (JS FESC) UPDF.

The club’s Board of Directors comprises Lieutenant Muhereza, representing the Special Forces Command on behalf of Colonel Gilbert Owamagyezi; Colonel Robert Ngabirano, representing the Air Force; Major Kategaya; Captain Phionah Kanohire; Captain Lutwama; and Captain Katongole, who represents the fans.

In the same breath, the Army side also appointed Lieutenant Sheldon Turyamureeba as the new CEO, replacing Lance Corporal Walter Mambo.

The club also passed a UGX 3.8 Billion budget for the next season, UPDF FC, UPDF Women FC, and the UPDF Junior Team (U17) with the main source of funding being Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and Wazzalendo SACCO.

In his speech Brig. Gen. Karemire emphasized the need for progress of the team and aiming beyond survival which had become the norm.

“I want to appreciate the new responsibilty entrusted upon me and confirm that we shall perform to our best to uplift the standards of the club. In the previous seasons, survival had become our strategy but we should aim beyond that and make sure UPDF is a formidable team.” He said.

The new CEO Turyamureeba emphasized the need to have a strong club secretariat that will run the football club on a daily basis.

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Martin Kizza: Kitara confirm arrival of forward

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Uganda Premier League side Kitara has confirmed the arrival of experienced forward, Martin Kizza.

The development was confirmed today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 via the club’s official social media platforms.

“A new attacker unleashed. It’s official, winger Martin Kizza has joined Kitara FC on a two-year contract,” the statement partly reads.

According to the club, Kizza is known for his speed and tireless workmate and is ready to light up wings at Royals’ park.

Kizza reunites with coach Wasswa Bbosa, whom they worked with at Express, managing to win the Uganda Premier League and CECAFA Kagame Cup.

He becomes the Royals’ second signing, joining Ghanaian defender Bonny Christopher who was announced at the start of the week.

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URA sign midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo

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July 13, 2026

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Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club (URA FC) has confirmed the signing of midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo from Express FC.

The Tax Collectors on Monday confirmed, the budding midfielder has joined them, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.

“We are delighted to welcome exciting midfielder Elvis Ssekajugo to the Tax Collectors family. The talented midfielder joins us from Express FC as we continue to strengthen our squad ahead of the new season.”

Ssekajugo, expressed delight for joining URA and ready to continue developing as a player.

“I am delighted to join URA FC. It is a great opportunity for me to be part of a club with such a strong history and ambition. I am ready to work hard, give my best, and contribute towards the success of the team,” he said. “I want to keep improving as a player, learn from my teammates and the technical team, and play my part whenever I am called upon. I know the expectations at URA FC are high, and I am prepared to embrace the challenge.” He said as quoted by the club website.

At URA, Ssekajugo reunites with coaches Jimmy Kintu and Christian Magoba who he worked under at Express last season.

He becomes the second signing for the Tax Collectors, joining Muhammad Kyeyune who signed last week from Entebbe UPPC.

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Jamaldin Buchochera: Lugazi confirm signing of experienced defender

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Uganda Premier League side Lugazi has confirmed the signing of experienced defender, Jamaldin Buchochera.

The development was confirmed today, Monday, July 13, 2026 via the club’s official social media platforms.

“We are pleased to announce the signing of defender Jamaldin Buchochera,” the statement partly reads.

The lanky defender joins Lugazi FC on a two-year employment contract joining from the Rwanda Premier League side Gasogi United.

He becomes Lugazi’s second signing in the ongoing transfer window after the acquisition of the side’s old boy Louis Anguti.

This comes in after the acquisition of Abbey Kikomeko Bogere and Bashir Ssemuyaba as the club’s head coach and assistant coach respectively.

According to the club’s website, Buchochera is a versatile and intelligent defender who can magnificently play in central defence, at right and the midfield.

He has previously played for Mbale Heroes, Gaddafi FC and BUL FC.

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