Sports activities was as soon as once more a dialogue on the ground of parliament as Hon. Dicksons Kateshumbwa offered a report by the Funds Committee on the request of additional funds amounting to over shs 4 trillion prioritizing funds for street building companies and safety reinforcements.
From this supplementary price range permitted by parliament, over shs 257 billion is earmarked for completion of sports activities amenities in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which Uganda is about to co-host alongside neighbors Kenya and Tanzania.
Among the many key initiatives is Hoima Stadium whose building started in August final 12 months, and based on its Turkish contractors SUMMA, it’s virtually midway performed with the primary construction in place, and roofing scheduled for April 2025 anticipating it to be full inside the set 20-month timeline.
One other is the 20,000 seater Akii Bua Stadium whose building was flagged off by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in January and its completion can also be timed to twenty months, with an approximate value of shs 470 billion. The Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku can also be receiving a facelift amongst different amenities.
In the meantime, the internet hosting trio’s lack of readiness led to the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) which was additionally set to be hosted by the three East African Nations, initially scheduled for February however postponed to August 2025.
