The goals took his season tally to eight in the league, two adrift of top-scorer Nelson Senkatuka.
Uganda Cranes forward Denis Omedi was at his ruthless-most as he netted a stunning second-half hattrick to guide Kitara FC past UPDF FC at the Bombo Military Grounds on Saturday.
Omedi netted in the 57th, 65th and 88th minutes to remind any doubters of quality with the goal in sight.
The goals took his season tally to eight in the league, two adrift of top-scorer Nelson Senkatuka.
He also granted head coach Brian Ssenyondo victory on his first return to UPDF since his exit towards the start of the campaign.
20:46 - 02.02.2024
UPL KCCA, BUL play out tense barren stalemate
It was a heavily contested affair as 13-time Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC and leaders BUL FC were locked in a 0-0 draw at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, on Friday.
Meanwhile, the victory took Kitara to second on the UPL log with 32 points, two behind leaders BUL FC.
They will continue their pursuit of glory when they host record-holder SC Villa next Friday.
On the other hand, the result spelt more doom for UPDF, who stayed second from bottom with just nine points in 16 matches.
09:43 - 02.02.2024
'Stop abusing players' - Head Coach Mubiru spits fire, angry with KCCA fans' behaviour
"What had happened in our club here; fans were on their own; they were only with the players when the team was winning," Mubiru noted.
They will visit David Obua's URA FC in their next match on Tuesday.