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The Supplementary allocation was announced today April 7, 2026 by local organising committe(LOC) at Uganda Media Center and is aimed to close the preparation gaps ahead of AFCON PAMOJA, 2027.
Dr Denis K. Mugimba, Chairperson LOC described the funds as part of a whole of government approach to delivering a successful tour a within tight timelines. He added that the newly approved funds will be directed to priority sectors considered essential to hosting the games.
In the Supplementary allocation, Road infrastructure has taken the lions Share with shs. 213billion put aside for the upgrade of over 47KM of roads around the hosting areas including Mandela National stadium(Namboole) and Hoima city stadium.
Shs. 184.9billion has also been allocated to construct and upgrade Kabalega Airport to enable it to handle international traffic.
The health sector has been allocated to shs.91.05billion to upgrade Hoima Regional Referral hospital, Masindi General Hospital and Buseruka Health center III to meet CAF standards.
Tourism and hospitality facilities are also set for improvement with shs.101.1billion is to be extended as credit through Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to support hotel upgrades in Hoima and Masindi.
Government has also put aside shs.17.7billion towards upgrading of Kadiba Stadium while 12.55billion has been set aside for preparations of Uganda cranes.
Government has also committed an additional 56.2billion to ongoing development of Mandela Stadium bringing the total cost of phase II construction to shs. 248.6billion.
The tournament is scheduled to take place for June 19 to July 18, 2027.
Government also plans to waive Visa fees for three months to boost arrivals and is exploring a joint PAMOJA visa arrangement with Kenya and Tanzania.
Source: NewVision
Dr Denis K. Mugimba, Chairperson LOC described the funds as part of a whole of government approach to delivering a successful tour a within tight timelines. He added that the newly approved funds will be directed to priority sectors considered essential to hosting the games.
In the Supplementary allocation, Road infrastructure has taken the lions Share with shs. 213billion put aside for the upgrade of over 47KM of roads around the hosting areas including Mandela National stadium(Namboole) and Hoima city stadium.
Shs. 184.9billion has also been allocated to construct and upgrade Kabalega Airport to enable it to handle international traffic.
The health sector has been allocated to shs.91.05billion to upgrade Hoima Regional Referral hospital, Masindi General Hospital and Buseruka Health center III to meet CAF standards.
Tourism and hospitality facilities are also set for improvement with shs.101.1billion is to be extended as credit through Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to support hotel upgrades in Hoima and Masindi.
Government has also put aside shs.17.7billion towards upgrading of Kadiba Stadium while 12.55billion has been set aside for preparations of Uganda cranes.
Government has also committed an additional 56.2billion to ongoing development of Mandela Stadium bringing the total cost of phase II construction to shs. 248.6billion.
The tournament is scheduled to take place for June 19 to July 18, 2027.
Government also plans to waive Visa fees for three months to boost arrivals and is exploring a joint PAMOJA visa arrangement with Kenya and Tanzania.
Source: NewVision
