Gombya left her UMA work on 31 July to facilitate an easy transition and has nominated singer Ykee Benda, who’s presently the vice-president of the association, as her substitute.

“Regretfully, I need to submit my resignation from the place of president of the Uganda Musicians Affiliation for profession causes, with a discover of 1 month from in the present day,” she said.

“The affiliation’s structure would not allow us to observe politics, and I’ve determined to run for councillorship. I am pleased with the work we have finished below my management, particularly breaking all of the chains between the Kampala and upcountry musicians.

“I shall be handing over workplace to the vice-president of the affiliation, Ykee Benda, to his satisfaction, as required within the coverage pointers of the affiliation. I am joyful to assist in the transition course of and help in coaching my substitute by way of video conferencing. Please settle for my honest apologies and assist in the transition.”

Gombya suggested fellow artists keep away from endorsing political candidates within the upcoming normal elections and challenged UMA’s government to interact with business organizations and the federal government to help musicians within the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The affiliation ought to forge an approach ahead for the complete music fraternity, particularly throughout this COVID-19 disaster, which has put all music occasions on maintaining. The affiliation also needs to search for funds to help the work and actions or operations of the affiliation.”

Gombya was sworn in as UMA president in Might 2019 after Ugandan artists indifferent themselves from the Uganda Performers Rights (UPRS) in 2018. The musicians have been unhappy with the work of the UPRS, which had promised to monetize their work.

Her achievements at UMA embody efficiently lobbying the federal government to instate a fee of inquiry into UPRS’ operations, uniting musicians in Kampala, registering new members with the union, and creating of a welfare fund for musicians.