Khokho Uganda rebrands, unveils new executive at first elective general assembly
Since the game of khokho was founded in Uganda, the first elective general assembly was held at Kyambogo College School on Saturday, attended by delegates from 87 districts across the country.
Khokho Uganda inaugural president, Mustapha Nsubuga, was re-elected unopposed for a five-year term at the first elective AGM at Kyambogo College School. Photo: Silvano Kibuuka
Khokho Uganda, a new sport in the country, has rebranded from the Uganda Khokho Federation (UKF) to Khokho Uganda, while also unveiling a new executive at the sport's first elective general assembly.
Since the game of khokho was founded in Uganda, the first elective general assembly was held at Kyambogo College School on Saturday, attended by delegates from 87 districts across the country.
Unlike in many other sports federations, the executive members presented a nominated slate that delegates did not object to, easing the task of returning officer Joseph Opio, who announced the elections.
Opio reiterated the importance of sports federations and associations holding elections, citing legal requirements for good governance, affiliation to international federations, accountability and transparency, and the inflow of new ideas and manpower to develop the game.
Part of the khokho delegates from various parts of the country pose after the elective general assembly at Kyambogo College School on May 30. Second from the right, seated, is the returning officer at the AGM, Joseph Opio. Photo: Silvano Kibuuka
According to Mustapha Nsubuga, the inaugural president, a voluntary executive has been in power since 2022. Nsubuga handed over to Hadija Namanda to continue the voluntary administration, but has since returned to the system and received his first endorsement from the general assembly.
The delegates' confidence in the announced executive was boosted by Uganda's excellent performance in winning a bronze medal at the World Cup in India last year. The executive will steer the sport for the next five years.
Khokho Uganda has announced a budget of sh1.8 billion, which it intends to cover through government support and sponsorships.
"We are looking at building a strong national team for the Khokho Commonwealth Games in India in September, the continental championship in Kenya, and the East Africa Championship that Uganda will host in July, among others," Nsubuga noted.
He said the organisation is in the process of finalising its registration to comply with the new sports law. Other projects include securing a permanent home for khokho, training 5,000 coaches nationwide (up from the current 900), establishing a presence in schools, and launching a national league in September.
"We so far have nine clubs ready to play in the national league," Nsubuga added.
Nsubuga will head a 12-member executive committee, assisted by vice presidents Jane Nakajubi, Robert Ssozi, and Siyemah Atukunda, responsible for finance, administration, and technical and competition duties, respectively.
Harriet Apolot is general secretary, assisted by Cyrus Semuhara, while Ali Mwesigwa is treasurer. Godwin Apolot is publicist, Lynette Kabahenda is organising secretary, and Grace Ojil is the athletes' representative.
The five regional representatives are Steven Bugembe (Central), Steven Kidega (Kampala), Luke Bansitula (Eastern), Brian Ojuk (Northern), and Alex Barimwisho (Western).