Dr. Agnes Baluka Massajja (PhD) from Busitema University is one of the two short-listed candidates for the president’s seat of Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS).
The Deputy chief in charge of sports at Busitema University, Dr Baluka will battle for the top seat with Kyambogo University’s George Wagoogo.
The seat is vacant coming to Friday’s elective assembly at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono after the out-going Peninah Kabenge Aligawesa will not return following two decades of diligent service.
I present my candidature for the presidency of Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS). My manifesto is rich with workable ideas and proposals to better university sports in Uganda, have competitive competitions, lure sponsors and partners on board and execute a number of other programs.
Dr Agnes Baluka Massajja (PhD), Busitema University Deputy Chief in charge of sports
Other candidates:
According to a document released by Sumayah Namyalo, a member of the AUUS secretariat, there are a number of other candidates for the different positions on the AUUS Executive Committee, in accordance with the AUUS constitution.
Long serving General Secretary Patrick Ssebuliba from Victoria University faces three other candidates in Dr Baluka, Hilary Godfrey Kimbugwe (Makerere University Business School) and David Busobozi (Uganda Martyrs’ University).
Martha Soigi (Kampala University) and Mustapha Nsubuga (Mountain of the Moon University) are the two candidates interested in the seat of the 1st vice president.
Nsubuga is also short-listed for the vice president (Technical) seat; alongside UCU’s Samuel Lukaire.
Unopposed:
Brenda Ekone (University of Kisubi) is unopposed for the Assistant General Secretary seat, same as Makerere University’s Brian Miiro Nsubuga for treasurer.
Nsubuga will replace the long serving treasurer; Paul Mark Kayongo.
Male student representative:
Two candidates are short listed for the male student representative position; Sand Moses (Busitema university) and Ambrose Kalibbala (Mutesa 1 Royal University).
Regional representatives:
Annet Kabasindi (Kampala International University) and Hilary Kimbugwe (Makerere University Business School) are vying for the central region representatives’ slots.
Helon Haruna Kebba (Islamic University in Uganda) is unopposed for Eastern region.
The other unopposed candidates include Francis Opiyo from Gulu University for Northern region; Arthur Kamugisha (Bishop Stuart University) for Western region and Benson Kanyesigye from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) for the South-Western region.
It is a four-year tenure of service running from 2025 to 2029. The elective Assembly is on Friday, 26th September 2025 at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono.
For starters, AUUS is affiliated to the National Council of Sports (NCS) and the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
AUUS is responsible for organizing university sports programs in Uganda for domestic, regional, continental and international championships.
Go gal @Dr Baluka Agnes Masaka, all the best
Hey Cathy, thanks for supporting Doctor. Rally for her support come the elective assembly.