COSASE Summons FUFA Over Shs73 Billion Government Funding Gaps

The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned the top leadership of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to provide clarity regarding significant accountability gaps in public funds.

Alongside FUFA, the committee has summoned several other sports bodies, including the Uganda Netball Federation, Boxing Federation, and Paralympic Federation. This development follows recent disclosures that these organizations only managed to submit partial accountability reports for financial support extended by the government.

The parliamentary inquiry was triggered after officials from the National Council of Sports (NCS), led by Accounting Officer Muhammad Bbaale, appeared before the committee to account for public resources utilized during the 2024/2025 financial year. Chaired by Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi, the committee raised serious concerns about how taxpayers’ money is managed across various sports disciplines.

During the session, legislators examined financial allocations made to football. Figures presented to COSASE revealed that FUFA received Shs14 billion during the 2023/2024 financial year, Shs19 billion in both 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, and another Shs21 billion for the 2026/2027 period. This totals Shs73 billion in substantial government backing aimed at boosting football development nationwide.

However, internal audits by the NCS highlighted glaring discrepancies, revealing that FUFA and other federations failed to completely account for the funds. Additionally, NCS officials confirmed that the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) is currently conducting active investigations, having ordered the council to present records of all monies advanced to FUFA over the past decade.

Aside from financial accountability, NCS leadership updated legislators on Uganda’s readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Kenya and Tanzania, noting that benchmarking efforts are underway regarding stadium maintenance. Nevertheless, committee chairperson Muwada Nkunyingi stressed that full transparency is non-negotiable for any institution receiving state resources.

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