Daily Monitor’s sports editor Mark Namanya will remain Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) president for the next two years. Namanya, who assumed office on October 23, 2010, was unopposed in the USPA elective annual general meeting held at Oasis Restaurant in Lugogo on Saturday since no other candidate filed to run against him.
He was declared winner unopposed by returning officer Jasper Aligawesa, the National Council of Sports (NCS) General Secretary at USPA’s general assembly held at the Oasis Restaurant in Lugogo. Namanya had reclaimed his seat back having attained office two years ago and he plans to concentrate on consolidating on his goals. “USPA must as always promote sports journalism in a transparent way to enhance the spirit of unity and brotherhood.” he said. This will be Namanya’s last term in office since the USPA constitution gives its executive members a period not exceeding two terms in the same office.
The race for the general secretary’s position was the highlight of the day as incumbent Vision Group’s Swalley Kenyi scooped 44 votes against Kfm Sports Producer Patrick Kanyomozi’s 28 votes. Robert Magembe (45 votes) took the treasurer’s post after beating Moses Kiwanuka (24 votes). Former acting organizing secretary Mubarak kasule fully attained the post after he scooped 45 votes than Kenneth Arereng’s 23 votes.
The New USPA Executive
Mark Namanya – President
Swalley Kenyi – General Secretary
Robert Magembe – Treasurer
Mubarak Kasule – Organising Secretary
Mark Namanya retains USPA presidency
