It is a new dawn for the administration of Netball Uganda. In comes Joycelyn Ucanda, the former manager of the national team (She Cranes) for a four-year tenure (2024-2028).

Ucanda was declared unopposed during the elective assembly at Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo on Saturday, 26th October 2024.

A delegate from National Insurance Corporation (NIC), Ucanda takes over the seat from Sarah Babirye whose tenure was disrupted by a suspension before the normalization committee led by lawyer and sports administrator Moses Mwase took over for the past year.

“Glory to God.” She sighed after the victory before delegates.

“Let me take this opportunity to thank you so much for your unwavering support and your enthusiasm to ensure that the right people rise to the helm of netball Uganda. I am humbled by your salutation messages. Yes, to me, once you are in netball, you can serve it whenever you are called upon a reason I have Usssa Executive members and UPSSA. A recognition of these institutions and their pivotal role in the growth of netball. This is a sign that we shall collaborate in order to excel. I thank you so much for your assurances and pledge to sail together to Greater Heights. Aluta continua” she spoke.

Executive committee:

She will serve alongside William Bwambale as first vice president in charge of administration as well as Richard Muhumuza as the second vice president (technical).

Amina Mandy is honorary secretary whilst Yusuf Kamulegeya will serve as the honorary treasurer.

Smiles as Joyclne Ucanda is announced

 Regional representation:

The executive committee has eight regional representatives from the different corners of the country.

Vastly experience Dr Sarah Nkonge Muwonge will represent Buganda region.

Yahaya Sengabi is for Kampala, Eastern region has Alice Alwenyi and Kitara has Rajab Sentamu.

The others include Winnie Zudiga for Northern, John Bosco Omugen (North Eastern), Douglas Kabwegere (North Western) and Brenda Adradiria for the West Nile region.

The immediate task at hand for Ucanda and the new executive is to restore sanity and trust among the netball stakeholders, foster strong governance, empower the regions, further market the sport with sponsors on board, strengthen the national league and other feeder leagues for either gender, build a strong national team, maintain the strong relationships with education institutions and other government bodies as the forces (UPDF, Prisons and Police), among other programs therein.

Full Executive Committee:

President: Joycelyn Ucanda

1st Vice President (Administration): William Bwambale

2nd Vice President (Technical): Richard Muhumuza

Hon Secretary: Amina Mandy

Hon Treasurer: Yusuf Kamulengeya

Regional representatives:

Buganda: Dr. Sarah Nkonge

Eastern: Alice Alwenyi

Kampala: Yahaya Sengabi

Kitara: Rajab Sentamu

Northern: Winnie Zudiga

North Eastern: John Bosco Omugen

North Western: Douglas Kabwegere

West Nile: Brenda Adradiria

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