Ugandan motorsport has entered a new era.
The Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) has adopted an amended Constitution at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on Saturday at Kati Kati, Lugogo — a landmark move aimed at strengthening governance and aligning the federation with Uganda’s new sports regulatory framework.
The EGM attracted a massive turnout, with FMU General Secretary Reynolds Kibira confirming over 139 delegates from Northern, Eastern, Southern, Central and Western Uganda — well above the constitutional quorum.
“We were well above the constitutional quorum, and for me, this is the biggest assembly we have had,” Kibira said.
FROM CONCERNS TO CONSENSUS
According to Counsel Gimei Abass Godfrey, Chairperson of the FMU Legal and Disciplinary Commission, the amended Constitution is the product of extensive consultations following the adoption of an earlier Constitution in June 2025.
That earlier framework had been passed to comply with the new National Sports Act, but implementation exposed gaps — particularly on club representation.
“The sport exists through clubs; without clubs, there would be no sport,” Gimei noted. “The Constitution adopted today has taken into consideration the concerns raised by the different stakeholders. It provides a platform where every constituent member is properly catered for.”
Gimei confirmed that following engagements with the National Council of Sports (NCS), the federation has now met all statutory prerequisites.
“Uganda now has a full-fledged Federation of Motorsport. Today’s event is therefore a reason for all stakeholders to celebrate.”
A NEW GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Kibira described the amended Constitution as historic, introducing key reforms:
- Greater club representation and powers to elect their own delegates
- Introduction of District Committees in line with the new sports law
- A clear structure of Assembly, Board, Executive and Secretariat
- A new Business Forum to act as an intelligence-gathering platform from the wider motorsport community
“For me, this is one of the most important things we have done in the history of the sport,” Kibira said. “We are now on the right trajectory.”
COMPETITORS AND REGIONAL VOICES HEARD
The EGM was notable for the growing presence of active competitors.
Rally driver and Southern Motor Club Treasurer Dr. Godfrey Nsereko said competitors used the platform to push for inclusivity and welfare.
“As competitors, we now have a good number of active competitors in the room. If I compare this with an AGM about eight years ago, it wasn’t the same. I think we are moving positively,” Nsereko said.
From West Nile, delegate Inka Mutarami hailed the process as eye-opening for regional motorsport growth.
“Today’s General Assembly has given me a great opportunity to learn more about motorsport. It is opening up a wider understanding of different sports, and I believe this is going to benefit our people.”
With the Constitution now adopted, focus shifts to implementation and upcoming elections.
For a sport built on clubs, competitors, officials and fans, the message from Kati Kati was clear: the next chapter of Ugandan motorsport will be decided not just on the stages and circuits, but in how it is governed off them.
