This coincided with the club being promoted to the topflight, the Uganda Premier League in its first season after adopting the name Mbarara City FC.

[citation needed] Mbarara City were excluded from the Uganda Premier League at the start of the season, after failing a ground inspection, but appealed the exclusion and were reinstated.

Paul Mucurezi scored the only goal against Bul to take Mbarara City to the top of the table for the first time in history.

By that time, Mbarara City FC had played 24 matches, achieving 9 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses and finishing in 7th place with 33 points.

Despite challenges, including injuries, the club’s strategy of a solid defense and effective counterattacks helped secure crucial points.

This financial strain impacted the club’s ability to retain and attract top talent, leading to the departure of several key players, including Ivan Eyam, Bashir Mutanda, and Innocent Wafula.

Despite these challenges, the club managed to secure some notable performances, including a win against Vipers SC at St. Mary’s Kitende.

With 22 points in 28 games, the club finished the season in 15th place, a position that both ended their 5-year stay in the top flight and saw them drop to the second tier, the FUFA Big League.

[18] His replacement, Kefa Kisala, also left the club shortly after his appointment, leading to Hussein Mbalangu taking over as caretaker manager.

Notable performances included a crucial win against Jinja North United and a series of unbeaten matches that bolstered their position in the standings.