Sports 27 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
UAq AGM Focuses on Budget Growth and NCS Compliance Push
Uganda Aquatics (UAq) held its Annual General Meeting where leaders outlined plans for a Shs1.6 billion budget, up 70% from last year, amid pressure to meet National Council of Sports (NCS) registration guidelines. Discussions highlighted domestic revenue from galas, upcoming international events, and calendar adjustments. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/budget-compliance-dominate-uaq-agm-5404074
Uganda Aquatics (UAq) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Copper Chimney Restaurant in Lugogo, with budget plans and compliance issues taking center stage.
President Moses Mwase announced ambitious financial targets, projecting income to rise 70% to Shs1.6 billion. Funding will come from domestic galas, subscriptions, sponsors, Shs631 million from NCS, and Shs160 million from World Aquatics. Last year, UAq generated Shs940 million, including over Shs202 million from local events and Shs174 million from Zone III in Kenya, ending with a Shs28 million surplus.
Expenditure is set to surge 64.5% to over Shs1.5 billion, driven by hosting the Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships (Shs594 million), regional outreaches (Shs40 million), World Aquatics Championships in China (Shs167 million), and Africa Aquatics in Ghana (Shs198 million). Additional costs include secretariat upgrades and new software.
NCS compliance loomed large, requiring UAq to reach 50% of Uganda’s districts. Mwase reported structures in 40-45 districts, aiming for full compliance by May, ahead of the June deadline. Challenges include aligning local dispute rules with World Aquatics’ requirements for international arbitration.
Diana Kwesiga from NCS praised the AGM for promoting governance. District sports officers’ president Mustafa Nsubuga pledged to integrate aquatics across all 146 districts, criticizing federations’ Kampala-centric operations.
Subscriptions drew debate, with fees rising to Shs50,000 per swimmer. Coaches questioned charges for learn-to-swim participants, but UAq insists on payment for recognition. Galas proved effective for collections.
Calendar concerns arose over front-loaded domestic events. Coaches suggested spreading competitions, but officials noted the need for more events overall, with plans to incorporate regional ones for better distribution.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)