About UCAL
Rooted in Ugandan Heritage. Building Belonging in Liverpool.
• Connect with people who understand your journey.
• Access information, activities and trusted signposting.
• Celebrate Ugandan culture across generations.
• Build skills, confidence, wellbeing and opportunity.
UCAL Vision
“To Efficiently Connect, Serve and Build a Community of Confident Ugandans across Liverpool and Merseyside.”
Our Mission
We Unite, Support and Engage Ugandans and friends of Uganda in Liverpool. Merseyside for Social, Cultural, Economic Development and Easier Integration into the wider Society.Â
Meet Our Committee Team
UCAL is a welcoming home for Ugandans living in Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside area. We help people build relationships, understand local opportunities, celebrate Ugandan heritage and take an active role in the wider society.
Our work brings generations together and responds to the practical, social and cultural needs that can affect Ugandans at different stages of their life.
Swaibu Ssemakula
Chairperson - Provides overall leadership, chairs meetings and guides UCAL’s priorities, governance and community partnerships.
Justine Kigozo Odwongo
Vice Chair - Supports the Chairperson, coordinates committee work and helps maintain continuity across UCAL’s activities.
Dr Ed Kuteesa
Treasurer - Oversees UCAL’s finances, supports responsible budgeting and helps ensure clear, transparent financial reporting.
Millie Adela Kiyimba
Welfare Secretary - Coordinates welfare concerns, practical support and community care for members and families facing difficult circumstances.
Gabriella Kavuma
Youth Secretary - Represents young people and helps shape activities that build youth confidence, participation and development.
Richard Kiyimba
Vice Youth Secretary - Supports youth engagement and helps younger community members take an active role in UCAL and wider Liverpool life.
Sarah Kauma
Women Affairs Secretary - Advocates for women and families, promotes inclusion and helps shape activities that respond to their priorities.