Dominic Otuchet
Dominic Otuchet | |
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| Born | 28 July 1963 Amuria, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education | Bukedi College Kachonga |
| Alma mater | Makerere University Kyambogo University |
| Occupations | Teacher and sports administrator |
| Known for | President of Uganda Athletics Federation |
Dominic Otuchet (born 28 July 1963) is a Ugandan teacher and sports administrator. Since 2010, he has been president of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF).[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Otuchet was born on 28 July 1963 in Apilac Village, Amuria District. He attended Bukedi College Kachonga, where he specialized in the 400 metres as a runner and later, he went to Makerere College School. Otuchet attended Makerere University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics at Makerere University. After his bachelor’s in 1998, he did a postgraduate diploma in teaching at Makerere University, graduating in 2002. He also attended Kyambogo University, where he earned a master of arts in education management.[1]
Career
After university, Otuchet went into teaching. While in his second year, he taught at Bombo Secondary School and later, he became head teacher at Nampunge Community High School, Wakiso District.[1]
In addition, Otuchet has served as treasurer and vice president of the Uganda Athletics Federation. He first became UAF president in 2010, succeeding Daniel Tamwesigire. He was thereafter re-elected in 2014 and 2018, and in January 2022, he was re-elected unopposed to serve another four-year term.[1][4][2][5][6]
Otuchet is a member of the UAF (Uganda Athletics) Finance Commission.[7]
Personal life
Otuchet is a deacon at Deliverance Church, Kololo and he supports Chelsea Football Club of England.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "The athlete who has a heart for teaching". Monitor. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b Reporter, Our (31 January 2022). "Dominic Otuchet re-elected President of Uganda Athletics Federation". Eagle Online. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "UAF : Govt Did Not Help Team Prepare For Olympics :". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ Isabirye, David (27 January 2018). "Dominic Otuchet embarks on third term as Uganda Athletics Federation president". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Express (31 January 2022). "Dominic Otuchet re-elected President of Uganda Athletics Federation". Daily Express. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ Abdusalam, Kigozi (31 January 2022). "Athletics: Otucet Bounces Back to Presidency for Fourth Straight Term". ChimpReports. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Commissions – Uganda Athletics". Retrieved 25 November 2025.