The FUBA Elections are set to take place in the first quarter of 2027. One person, Grace Kwizera, has publicly declared his intention to stand for presidency. Gordon Gumisiriza has also been rumored as a potential presidency candidate but he is yet to publicly declare.

With the new sports Act, the voting process has changed slightly. In this article, we shall discuss the new process of who is voted, who votes and how many votes does a club/association have.

Who is voted on the EXCOM?

According to Article 21 of the Constitution, the FUBA President shall be voted and the elections will be conducted every four years. Seven other members of the Executive Committee shall be appointed by the President and these include;

1. The First Vice President (Administration)
2. The Second Vice President (Technical & Competitions)
3. The Third Vice President (Finance)
4. The Fourth Vice President (Marketing, Media & Publicity)
5. The Commissioner for Women’s Basketball
6. The Commissioner for Youth, Mini-Basketball and Educational Institutions
7. The Commissioner for Wheelchair Basketball

The Athletes shall also be represented by 2 people, male and female, and these shall be elected by the Uganda Basketball Players Association.

Who is eligible to serve on the Executive Committee?

According to Article 21.3, these are the requirements for one to serve on the EXCOM

• Is a citizen of Uganda and resident in Uganda;
• Is not less than 35 (thirty-five) years but not older than 65 (sixty-five) years of age;
• Is of sound mind;
• Has participated in Basketball as a Player/Athlete, or Official or Administrator;
• Has acquired experience and knowledge of at least 5 (five) years as an administrator in the Executive or a Club or as an Official;
• Has not been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude;
• Has not been suspended or banned from Basketball or other sporting activities;
• Has not violated the World Anti-Doping Code or Rules;
• Is not in violation of FIBA or FIBA Africa or FUBA Statutes, directives or policies;
• Has not been declared bankrupt by a competent court of law;
• Has a recognized qualification in sports administration.

Additionally, a person shall not hold a position on the Executive and be involved concurrently in the governance of more than 1 (one) other national sports association or federation executive.

Nomination of A Candidate

A candidate for the elective role of President shall be nominated by 5 (five) Full Members in good standing and seconded by at least 5 (five) Full Members in good standing.

Nomination Form and Accompanying Requirements

A nomination form for a candidate for the role of President shall be accompanied by –

1. The signatures of at least 5 (five) Full Members in good standing nominating the candidate supported by the signatures of 5 (five) Full Members in good standing seconding the nomination;
2. The Nominee’s brief curriculum vitae (CV);
3. Copies of relevant academic credentials and certificates;
4. Copy of a national identity card;
5. 1 recent passport size coloured photograph;
6. Certificate of Good Conduct from Uganda Police Force;
7. Signed code of conduct for the elections; and
8. Proof of payment of the nomination fee determined by the Executive.

A candidate’s nomination may be rejected if he/she is not qualified or eligible for election for the role of President under this Constitution, the laws of Uganda or any applicable rule or statute

Who votes?

According to the constitution, the following shall vote;

1. 2 (two) delegates from each of the Full Member Clubs each with a vote
2. 2 (two) delegates elected to represent all the Associate Member Clubs, who shall be entitled to a vote each
3.  1 (one) delegate representing each of the Regional Basketball Associations with a vote
4. The Athletes’/Players’ Committee represented by 2 (two) elected delegates from both genders, (1 female and 1 male) each with a vote
5. Any member of the FIBA Board or FIBA Africa Board who is a Ugandan citizen and resident in Uganda with a vote

Full member: Clubs that play in the NBL and adhere to the requirements of remaining in the National Basketball League as stipulated under the Constitution. This means that each of the 24 NBL clubs will have 2 votes.

Associate Members: Clubs playing Basketball in leagues or divisions below the NBL. This will include the 24 clubs in Division One and the 11 in Division Two. Each of these will have 2 votes. It is unclear if the clubs in the central league and other regional clubs will also have 2 votes each.

Regional Basketball Associations: These are bodies that coordinate and supervise the activities of District Basketball Associations within a defined region. As of June 2025, 11 Regional Basketball Associations had been under FUBA.

Uganda has just one person on the FIBA Africa Board and that is Joy Abooki Olinga. She will have one vote.

As of now, there are expected to be over 120 members eligible for voting. However, the NBL and Lower division teams shall take up majority of the votes (more than 75%).

The elections of the Executive shall be conducted not later than 31 March 2027. However, it is rumored that they will take place in January with the dates yet to be determined.