The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has launched an investigation into alleged mismanagement of public funds by officials of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), raising fresh questions about accountability and financial management within the country’s football governing body.
In a letter dated September 14, 2026, and received by FUFA on September 22, the Inspectorate asked the federation’s Chief Executive Officer to submit a range of documents and information to support its investigations.
The letter, referenced HQT/302/7/2026, indicates that the inquiry will examine FUFA’s governance structures, decision-making processes and financial records dating back to January 2016.
The investigation centres on allegations of mismanagement of public funds. However, the letter does not specify the amount of money involved, identify the officials suspected of wrongdoing or provide details of the transactions under investigation.
As part of the inquiry, the Inspectorate has requested copies of FUFA’s statutes in force for each year from 2016 to date.
The federation has also been directed to provide minutes of every Executive Committee meeting held since January 1, 2016, alongside the corresponding agendas, board papers and resolutions.
These records could help investigators establish how key decisions were made, the procedures followed in approving expenditure and the extent to which the federation’s leadership complied with its governing rules.
Access to the documents may also help the investigators establish whether financial decisions were properly authorised and whether the federation’s internal accountability mechanisms were followe
The IGG has further demanded a comprehensive schedule of every bank account held by FUFA at any financial institution from January 1, 2016, to date, including accounts that have since been closed.
The requested information includes the names of banks and branches, account numbers, currencies, dates of account opening and closure, where applicable, and the authorised signatories at different periods.
The request suggests that investigators intend to establish a detailed picture of the federation’s banking arrangements over the period under review.
Such information can help investigators trace the movement of funds, establish who had authority over particular accounts and compare financial transactions with decisions recorded in the federation’s official documents.
The letter’s first page does not, however, establish that any particular bank account was used improperly or that any named individual has been found responsible for wrongdoing.
The investigation places the management of public funds within a football association under scrutiny at a time when accountability and transparency remain important issues in the administration of sports institutions.
FUFA is responsible for governing football in Uganda, overseeing national teams, domestic competitions and the country’s participation in international football activities.
The federation’s financial and administrative decisions are therefore significant to the broader management of the sport, particularly where public resources are involved.
The IGG’s inquiry could help clarify how funds were managed, how financial decisions were authorised and whether appropriate governance procedures were followed during the period under investigation.
However, the investigation should not be taken as proof that public funds were misappropriated. Its findings will depend on the documents obtained, the evidence examined and any explanations provided by the individuals or institutions concerned.
The next stage will depend on FUFA’s response to the Inspectorate’s document request and the evidence gathered by investigators.
The letter provided does not indicate a specific deadline for submission, disclose any findings or state whether the Inspectorate has already interviewed federation officials.
It also does not announce any charges, arrests or disciplinary action against FUFA officials.
The outcome of the inquiry could provide further clarity on the management of the federation’s finances and the adequacy of its governance systems over the period under review.
For now, the investigation remains at the evidence-gathering stage, with the Inspectorate seeking historical governance and banking records to establish the facts surrounding the allegations.
