New Home, New Chapter: Kirya Joins the Royals
Kitara Football Club has confirmed the signing of Jeromy Kirya, who becomes the second attacking addition to the Royals this transfer window following the arrival of Martin Kizza.
The attacking midfielder joined as a free agent after his contract at BUL FC expired, and has now penned a two year deal that will keep him in Hoima until June 2028. Kitara beat off competition from several other Uganda Premier League clubs to secure his signature.
“It’s a new team and place for me after being in Jinja for quite some time, but I’m steadily settling in well. Let’s hope for the best experience,” Kirya told club media. “There are many good players in the team and I definitely expect the competition to be high, but I believe I have what it takes to succeed here.”
Kirya spent five seasons at BUL FC, from 2021/22 through 2025/26, making 116 appearances, scoring 15 goals and providing 9 assists for the Jinja side.
Before that, his career began at Jinja Secondary School, and he then joined Kirinya-Jinja SS in the top flight for the 2018/19 season, spending three years there.
Primarily an attacking midfielder capable of dropping into a central role, Kirya is regarded for his tenacity, consistency, long range shooting and strong character. At Kitara, he will ll be up against Frank Zaga Tumwesigye, Gaddafi Wahab and Alex Emmanuel Wasswa for a starting spot next season.
Player Profile
Name: Jeromy Kirya
Date of birth: June 18, 1997
Nationality: Ugandan
Height: 1.75m
Position: Midfielder
Preferred foot: Right
Former clubs: Kirinya-Jinja SS, BUL FC
Everyone at Kitara welcomes Kirya to the club and wishes him a successful spell in Hoima.