Sports
Volleyball federation sets sh493m budget for 2026/27 season
The budget was presented by treasurer Moses Opio and received during the federation's annual general assembly at Nob View Hotel on August 15, 2026, with increased revenue from domestic and international competitions providing optimism about the federation's financial position.
Uganda Volleyball Federation president Sadiq Nasiwu during the annual general assembly held in Ntinda. (Courtesy Photo/UVF)
By: Faith Kiai, Journalist @New Vision
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The Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF) has proposed a sh493m budget for the 2026/27 season as it seeks to strengthen grassroots development and take the sport to another level.
The budget was presented by treasurer Moses Opio and received during the federation's annual general assembly at Nob View Hotel on August 15, 2026, with increased revenue from domestic and international competitions providing optimism about the federation's financial position.
“The recently concluded Zone IV Championships improved our revenue because we were able to collect sh144 million. The international players who are playing in Rwanda and the Middle East have also helped to improve our revenue,” stated UVF treasurer Moses Opio.
The federation believes the growing number of Ugandan players earning a living from volleyball abroad is helping to supplement its internally generated income through international transfer certificates.
Opio explained that the contribution of these international players has given the federation more room to invest in the development of the sport at grassroots level.
“Their contribution to the federation’s income is why UVF is setting aside more money for grassroots development in the new budget,” he said.
The federation believes the growing number of Ugandan players earning a living from volleyball abroad is helping to supplement its internally generated income through international transfer certificates.
Opio explained that the contribution of these international players has given the federation more room to invest in the development of the sport at grassroots level.
“Their contribution to the federation’s income is why UVF is setting aside more money for grassroots development in the new budget,” he said.
The federation plans to use part of the proposed budget to support regional volleyball through equipment and preparations, while also improving the quality of competitions.
“We need to invest in the grassroots development of the game. Looking at our current budget, we have been able to set aside money for grassroots development in the regions in terms of equipment and preparations. The regional side came from the federation,” Opio explained.
The federation also wants to increase its income streams to create a more sustainable financial model.
“Congress has given us advice on how best we can improve by increasing our income streams. We need to take our league to another level by moving games back indoors,” he added.
“We need to invest in the grassroots development of the game. Looking at our current budget, we have been able to set aside money for grassroots development in the regions in terms of equipment and preparations. The regional side came from the federation,” Opio explained.
The federation also wants to increase its income streams to create a more sustainable financial model.
“Congress has given us advice on how best we can improve by increasing our income streams. We need to take our league to another level by moving games back indoors,” he added.