Message from UUACO President
Welcome Message from UUACO President-Betty Ahemigisha
Dear UUACO Members, Friends, and Supporters,
Welcome to our website! I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as President of the United Ugandans Association of Colorado. Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility and for believing that, together, we can write the next chapter of our community’s story with courage, unity, and purpose.
Since 1999, UUACO has served over 3,500 Ugandans of all ages who call Colorado their home. We have celebrated births, graduations, weddings, and achievements. We have stood together in times of loss, illness, and hardship. We have taught our children to dance to Ugandan drums under Colorado skies, and we have reminded one another that even far from home, we are not alone.
Looking ahead, UUACO has many exciting plans in the pipeline. We are developing new youth leadership and mentorship programs, expanding skills and entrepreneurship trainings, strengthening our welfare and emergency support systems, and building deeper partnerships across Colorado to better showcase Ugandan talent, culture, and innovation. These initiatives will roll out in phases, with your input and participation at every step.
As your President, I commit to leading with mutual respect, transparency, accountability, and an open door. As usual, I will work with our Board, volunteers, and partners to strengthen our programs, elevate our youth, support families, and deepen our engagement with the wider Colorado community. Above all, I will strive to protect and grow the unity that has carried us this far. I encourage each of you to actively participate in community initiatives, contributing your ideas, talents, and insights to help drive our shared vision of progress and development.
Let us remain united in purpose and spirit, for it is together that we will build a more inclusive, resilient, and stronger UUACO. I look forward with great optimism to the journey ahead and the meaningful impact we will achieve as one community.Always remember, this is not about any single administration or individual leader; in the eyes of others, we will either succeed or fall short together as UUACO.
Thank you once again for your confidence in me, your participation, and your continued support. May we walk this journey together—stronger, more united, and more hopeful than ever.
With gratitude and service,
Betty Ahemigisha,
President,
United Ugandans Association of Colorado (UUACO)
Who is Who in Leadership Team
The Leadership Team, headed by the President, a General Secretary who records and maintains meeting minutes and serves as secretary to the Board, a Treasurer who manages and safeguards all funds and financial assets, a Director of Women’s Affairs who oversees women’s programs and related activities, a Director of Youth Affairs who coordinates youth initiatives and engagements, a Director of Men’s Affairs who leads men’s programs and activities, a Director of Social and Economic Welfare who guides welfare and livelihoods efforts, a Director of Education and Job Creation who steers education and employment initiatives, and a Director of Community Mobilization and Publicity who leads outreach, communications, and public visibility efforts.
Betty Ahemigisha- President
Beatrice Solbrook- Treasurer
Rachael Kirabo- General Secretary
Sandra N. Kavuma- Director of Women’s Affairs
Wilbur Bugembe- Director of Men’s Affairs
Hakim Jemba- Director of Social and Economic Welfare
Morris M. Kasita- Director of Youth Affairs
Edith Nakimera- Director of Education and Job Creation
Ruth M. Mbazinge - Director of Community Mobilization and Publicity
Who is Who in Advisory Board
Working with the leadership team, the Advisory Board, acting as the Board of Directors, provides strategic direction, sets and approves key policies, safeguards the vision, mission, values, objectives and assets of the Community Association, establishes internal controls and risk management strategies, oversees day‑to‑day governance and proper functioning, mobilizes financial and non‑financial resources, builds and maintains strategic partnerships, and serves as advocates, champions and ambassadors of the Community Association within and beyond Colorado. The Advisory Board, composed of both Ugandans and non‑Ugandans, brings together lived experience and external perspective, deep cultural understanding and broad professional expertise, strong ties to the Ugandan community and connections to Colorado’s wider civic, business, and philanthropic networks, enhancing strategic thinking, resource mobilization, credibility with partners, and effective, inclusive decision‑making.
Dr. Jacob Kitonsa- Chairperson
Pamela K. Musinguzi- Vice Chairperson
Norman Ebenezer- Member
Nancy Youree- Member
Bintra Lubega- Member
Rev. Reginald Holmes- Member
Mathias Mukooba-Member
Electoral Commission (EC)
The Electoral Commission (EC) is the independent, neutral, non‑political body, though not autonomous but operating under the overall framework of the Community Association. It is composed of carefully selected members drawn from across the community, including representatives of the Northern, Eastern, Western, and Central/Buganda regions, youth and children, women, men, Muslims, Christians, the elderly (65+), and persons with disabilities or special needs. Its purpose is to plan, manage, and oversee free, fair, transparent elections, ensure inclusive participation, uphold the constitution and electoral guidelines, resolve electoral complaints impartially, and safeguard the credibility and legitimacy of community leadership processes.
Special Committees & Volunteers
Under the UUACO Bylaws, the President is authorized to appoint special committees and engage volunteers to support the effective execution of his or her duties, responsibilities, and initiatives. These committees and volunteers may be formed for specific projects, events, or strategic priorities, including fundraising, welfare, youth programs, cultural activities, and outreach. They operate under the President’s guidance, remain accountable to the Leadership Team and the Board where applicable, and must act in alignment with UUACO’s mission, vision, values, and policies, thereby expanding the Association’s capacity to serve and unite Ugandans and friends of Uganda across Colorado.
