Luggya elected new Chess boss
By James Ssekandi
Posted Monday, January 31 2011 at 00:00
Lugogo
Vianney Luggya beat veteran Milton Kasaija to become Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) president for the next two years at an elective assembly held over the weekend held at Lugogo.
Luggya, the Civil Aviation Authority publicity head, replaces Joseph Kaamu who has headed Federation since 2006. The latter served two terms.In a close contest the Aviation Chess Club captain polled 11 votes, two more than Mengo chess club chairman Kasaija.
Target“Our target is to take chess outside the centre of the country. We also want to put more emphasis on schools,” Luggya said after the polls that were presided over by National Council of Sports assistant general secretary Nicholas Muramagi.
Former UCF Vice Chairman and FIDE Arbiter Stephen Kisuze was returned as vice chairman after edging Robina Namwanje by a solitary vote. Chris Turyahabwe of Kireka Chess Club took the general secretary’s office after beating Enkabi Chess Club’s Bright Muke. Turyahabwe now replaces the long serving Godfrey Gali.
Andrew Bakiza Nkwasibwe, David Kibanda and veteran Joachim Okoth all had a smooth sailing as they were unopposed for the positions of treasurer, publicity secretary and national coach. Nkwasibwe replaced Albert Otete while Okoth takes over from Dr. George Zirembuzi.
Source: http://www.monitor.co.ug
Congrats!