He has since turned the club's fortunes around, winning each of the last four Uganda Premier League games as Express head coach.
Uganda Premier League champion Alex Isabirye has put pen to paper on a contract renewal with Express FC.
This followed a spell of talks between the coach and the Red Eagles before the two parties agreed on an extension.
"It's true, I have signed a new contract," Isabirye confirmed to Pulse Sports Uganda in a brief interview.
The tactician did not reveal the duration of the contract as he had other engagements at the time of the brief call.
12:56 - 12.01.2024
FOOTBALL Senkatuka is staying - Bright Stars rubbishes talks of a move to Villa
"No, he's not going anywhere," Atukwatse responded on whether there was a chance Senkatuka could be headed out.
An X handle in his name had initially stated: "Today, the 12th of January 2024, I officially put pen to paper as Express FC head coach on a permanent deal."
Isabirye joined the Red Eagles last month on a one-month contract, taking over from James Odoch, who was shown the exit door by the club.
He has since turned the club's fortunes around, winning each of the last four Uganda Premier League games as Express head coach.
12:09 - 12.01.2024
FOOTBALL AFCON 2023: Three easy ways Ugandans can watch the Africa Cup of Nations
Africa's biggest football showpiece will be broadcast all over the world, and Ugandans will not miss out on a pinch of action.
After losing his first two games, he has beaten NEC FC (5-2), Vipers SC (2-0), Arua Hill SC (1-0) and Gadaffi FC (3-0), an impressive return.
Isabirye won the domestic double of the Uganda Premier League and the Uganda Cup last season with Vipers SC.
10:12 - 12.01.2024
TRANSFERS Ivan Sserubiri leaves Villa after strained relationship with coach
It has been reported that the player and the technical bench have had a hollow-cheeked relationship that has limited his playing time this campaign.
That was before he exited the club under unclear circumstances towards the start of the 2023/24 campaign.