Top Lawyer Kiryowa “KK” Kiwanuka, 45, has taken over as the new chairperson of Express Football Club. Kiwanuka, a grandson to the club’s founder member Jolly Joe Kiwanuka and a son of former chairman Jimmy Mugambe Kiwanuka takes over from businessman Hassan Bulwadda who helped the Red Eagles survive relegation last season.
Bulwadda had assumed the seat in February from State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi.
Kiwanuka, who also served as president of Uganda Golf Union for 2014/15 season, tweeted his takeover on Wednesday;
“I have taken over the leadership of Express (red eagles) as its chairman. I would like to thank all those that have worked hard for Express over the years and call for the support of the Express fans and the entire footballing fraternity. Let the Red Eagles fly. Sky is the limit”
Kiwanuka is a partner at K&K Advocates formerly Kiwanuka & Karugire Advocates – Multilaw and a board Member for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.
In 2016, he was part of President Yoweri Museveni’s defence team against the team challenging the re-election of the president.
“I am coming home. I was born in Express. I have always known Express as a family. I intend build this bond again.” he was quoted by the state owned New Vision.
