CONSTRUCTION work at Hamis Kiggundu National Stadium-Nakivubo, the second biggest, famous and prestigious football stadium in Uganda owned by leading investor Hamis Kiggundu of Ham Group of Companies, is almost completed! Thanks for your prayers!
A few days after the installation of a maginificent turf, two goal posts have been mounted and the Stadium which is located in the heart of Kampala Capital City, this investigative news Website reliably reports, is fit to host international matches!
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According to latest photos released by the Stadium management, the technical area where a manager, other coaching personel and substitutes are allowed to occupy during a match, is also completed. It includes a dugout, bench and a marked zone adjacent to the pitch.
Technical area at Hamis Kiggundu National Stadium completed
Even changing rooms, maximum of four teams are completed. Salutations to investor Hamis Kiggundu and the Stadium management! The technical team led by experts from Turkey who installed the goal posts and goal line technology revealed to us how they were both proud and excited to install their stadium goals at such a famous and iconic Hamis Kiggundu National Stadium – Nakivubo. “With an advanced hinged-frame and a pioneering ratchet/wire tension system, these stadium goals comply with FIFA, CAF & FUFA international tournament regulatory standards. We are so proud to install the goals at Hamis Kiggundu National Stadium.” Technical experts hired by tycoon Hamis Kiggundu to mount goal posts at the Stadium, told this news website. The football goal posts were manufactured using the highest-quality reinforced aluminium, with a white powder coating to provide additional corrosion-resistance. They are designed and developed to be what is believed to be the best stadium goals, comply with safety standards, and look fantastic!
Such type of goal posts were installed at Old Trafford, the home of English Premier League soccer giant Manchester United. Keep an eye out for such goal posts, the next time you watch Manchester United play at home!
ON THURSDAY September 7, 2023 The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among sent the House on recess, urging all Members of Parliament to utilize the 20days recess period to monitor Government programs in their respective constituencies. The Supreme leader of the August House told MPs in her communication at the comnencement of the Thursday plenary that, “Honourable members, at the end of today’s sitting, we will go on recess until 28th September 2023. Unlike previous recess periods where some committees continued to transact business, this recess will be an absolute one.” She added: ‘’I expect all of you to head to your constituencies to monitor the implementation of Government programmes.’’ As provided for under Article 90 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Members of Parliament are mandated to carry out oversight of all the government programmes undertaken in their constituencies all over the country. The same law mandates them to monitor, evaluate and bring to the attention of ministers and the public the misuse of government funds, violations of the rule of law and unlawful activities. Madam Speaker’s communication re-echoes President Museveni’s continued message to Ugandans to utilise the available various government programmes to get themselves out of poverty. In most of his addresses, Mr Museveni rallies Ugandans to embrace government programs such as the Parish Development Model, Emyooga and the Skilling the Youth Initiative aimed at empowering them through wealth creation by engaging in productive economic sectors.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said attendance of House sittings will be be one of the key performance indicators in vetting future nominees to Cabinet. While chairing plenary on Thursday, September 7, 2023, Ms Among said the move is intended to curb the perennial skipping of House sittings by ministers for which she was forced to suspend Parliament on Wednesday. She asked the Appointment Committee to consider attendance as a factor in vetting nominees to Cabinet and that the President will be notified about it. “Next time we are vetting, we shall consider the issue of attendance; I am happy that Members of the Appointments Committee are here; those ministers who will be moved to other ministries, we shall consider attendance,” the Speaker said. Ms Among said the ministers who skip House sessions violate the Rules of Procedure, and that she will notify the President about the non-complying ministers. “Rule 114 of the Rules of Procedure requires ministers to attend sittings of the House and where one is unable to attend, he or she shall request another minister to represent that ministry’s interests in the House and notify the Speaker; accordingly; I will bring this to the attention of the Chief Executive of this country [President Museveni],” she said. “The failure of some ministers to regularly attend and participate in House Business is an abdication of responsibility and a breach of public trust; the leadership responsibilities that we hold are in public trust and we should therefore work for the common good,” she added. Only First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni, Ms Among said, had written to communicate her absence from the House, and accordingly, assigned the Minister of State for Education and Sports, Hon Peter Ogwang, to sit in for her. Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama apologized on behalf of Cabinet, promising future compliance. “We shall improve on the time keeping so that we are always here on time,” she said. But Mr Solomon Silwany (NRM, Bukooli Central), who has in the past consistently complained about non-attendance by Ministers, was not convinced. “This is not the first time the Hon. Nakadama is coming to apologise here when we do not have ministers in the House; I am on record raising the issue of the absence of ministers from this House; can the Prime Minister commit that what happened will never happen again?” he said. Speaker Among said Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja telephoned her with apologies for the absence, promising to crack the whip on her subordinates.
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● In yesterday’s Plenary, all the 82 ministers were absent forcing Speaker Anita to adjourn the House amidst disappointment and anger! ● Among the four roles of a Member of Parliament, is oversight and representation where ministers absence in the House affects business in Parliament ● Mps monitor and bring to the attention of Ministers and the public the misuse of Government funds, violations of the rule of law and unlawful activities. ● MPs represent their constitients’ views in Parliament and bring to the attention of relevant Ministers different matters of national concern.
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SPEAKER of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among yesterday had no kind words for ministers over dodging Plenary! She has vowed to act by talking to the appointing Authority President Museveni over his ministers’ continuous absentism in Parliament. This comes after all the 82 ministers of the Uganda government were absent for Wednesday’s Parliament plenary, forcing Speaker Anita Among to adjourn the House amidst disappointment and anger! The Speaker with heavy disappointment on starting the plenary realised that not even a single minister was present to handle concerns emanating from members of the House. “As you see, this is one of the abandoned houses and we are wondering whether we still have Ministers! How do we handle the house, MPs have issues, how do we handle the House without Ministers, how?” asked a disappointed Among. “I am not sure we are going to continue like this, I think I need to talk to the Executive, We are going to talk to the Executive on this matter,” she added. For starters, among the four roles of a Member of Parliament, is oversight and representation. With oversight, Mps monitor and bring to the attention of Ministers and the public the misuse of Government funds, violations of the rule of law and unlawful activities. With representation, MPs represent their constitients’ views in Parliament and bring to the attention of relevant Ministers different matters of national concern. The Speaker who has been a long-term crusader against absenteeism in the House now says she will bring the matter of dodging ministers to the immediate attention of the Head of the Executive, President Museveni. In 2022 while still Deputy Speaker, Among said she would write to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the continued absence of senior ministers during plenary sittings. Her statement followed urgent matters of National importance that the legislators raised on the floor that required responses from senior line ministers, but were deferred due to their absence. During that specific sitting, only 10 ministers were present. On 20 August 2021, the Deputy Speaker Among adjourned plenary following unending apologies from the Government Chief Whip to shield absent Ministers. There are 82 Ministers, 30 of whom are Cabinet Ministers. Members of Parliament demand accountability from the Executive through raising different issues on the Floor of the House and summoning Ministers and other Governme t officials to appear before them (committees)on different matters. Therefore, the absence of ministers in Parliament affects business in the August House, that is why Speaker Anita wants President to act.
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SPEAKER of Parliament zrt. Hon. Anita Annet Among has called on government to operationalise regional fuel reserves as a measure to mitigate the impact of increasing fuel prices on Ugandans. She said that the reserves will also help cushion the country from eminent erratic fuel shortages. She made the remarks during Tuesday’s plenary. Anita who doubles as Bukedea district woman representative noted that, “The fuel prices have gone up; what is the government’s immediate, medium- and long-term plan to address the escalating prices?” ‘’The fuel reserves in Jinja alone are not sufficient; We require regional fuel reserves given the ever rising demand for fuel,’’ she added. The Speaker was responding to a statement by the Minister of State for Energy, Mr Sidronius Okaasai, to the House on the unmitigated spike in fuel prices. In his statement, Minister Okaasai said that global factors beyond Uganda’s making are behind the spike, and that there is not much his ministry can do. “The surge in global oil demand to record levels, especially during the summer season in Europe and the United States, has put immense pressure on oil prices; thus high demand, driven by seasonal factors and increased economic activity, has contributed significantly to the recent spike in fuel prices worldwide,” he said. However, this did not go down well with the legislators. MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (FDC, Kira Municipality) asked Minister Okaasai about the much talked about fuel reserves, saying short of solutions, Parliament should not entertain the statement. “He [Minister Okaasai] should come here and tell us what happened to the reserves, short of which I move a motion without notice for Parliament to reject the statement,” he said. In her guidance, Speaker Among argued that whereas pricing in a free market economy like Uganda is dependent on demand and supply, government should devise means of preventing the erosion of disposable income of many Ugandans, which may lower their living standards. She further asked the government to develop a tangible plan to scout around the hikes in prices, instead of folding hands and allowing market forces to determine what becomes of Ugandans.
HUNDREDS of people in Bukedea District have hailed the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, for her benevolent heart, she has boosted their village savings groups with startup capital. Madam Speaker doubles as Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea district. The support, which targets women and youth groups in Aligoi and Kwarikwar sub-counties, was delivered last week as part of Speaker Among’s bid to fight poverty among households in the district. Each group received capital meant to help members start enterprises to generate income. “The support shall help youth start small businesses such as chapatti-making or selling tomatoes to raise income to support themselves,” Ms Zipora Akol, the speaker’s political assistant in Bukedea district, said. She revealed that at least 60 groups comprising 30 each for women and youth from Aligoi Sub-county benefitted, while 65 groups received support in Kwarikwar Sub-county. The support by Speaker Among, who is the area Woman MP, comes in to supplement government poverty alleviation efforts in the district. Last year, 135 village savings groups in the three sub-counties of Kolir, Aminit and Kamutur were given support.
Hundreds of Bukedea people who gathered to recive startup capital from Speaker Among
Recently during her thanksgiving ceremony held in Kongunga High School grounds in Kongunga Town Council, Speaker Among and her associates again supported various groups in Bukedea. The support, tagged on community development and women empowerment, saw women in Komuge sub county, Kwarikwar, Kongunga Town Council and Aligoi Sub-county get startup capital. In Bukedea County, Kidongole and Koena sub-counties, Kocheka women and youth and Kocheka community development also benefitted from the support. This has excited beneficiaries, with groups in Aligoi and Kawikwar competing for the past two days to sing and dance appreciation songs dedicated to Speaker Among. Rose Amoding and Apolot Harriet, both beneficiaries from Aligoi, said the capital boost by Speaker Among has helped strengthen their village savings group and is going to improve on their borrowing. “We feel so good with this capital but I implore beneficiaries to put it into good use to improve the quality of life in families, we want to thank Speaker Among for the love,” Ms Amoding said. “No one is going to shake Mama Honorable Anita, we have received her love and we are going to repay that by praying for God’s protection and guaranteeing her a permanent stay in Parliament,” Martin Omuron of Aligoi noted. Agoriat Stella of Kwarikwair said; “we shall die with Anita,” before she exploded into a thunderous ululation to demonstrate her happiness.
● A Digital Empowerment Advocate, Mr. Ssemulugo Has Been in Charge Of Capacity Building For Different Opposition Political Parties Ahead of 2026 General Elections ● Security Operatives Intercepted And Arrested Martin Ssemulugo At Florida Hotel Zana, Entebbe Road Where Several Opposition Youth Leaders Had Gathered To Get Trained On How To Block Vote Rigging By Using Information Technology Even Where Government Switches Off Internet The Way It Did In 2021 And 2016 General Elections. ● In Response To Urgent Appeals From Prominent Opposition Figures, Including NUP National Mobilization Boss Chairman Nyanzi, Ssemulugo Took On The Responsibility Of Orchestrating A Series Of Sophisticated IT Workshops Throughout Kampala.
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A 32 years old Martin Ssemulugo, an opposition IT expert in Uganda and a resident of Bugolobi, Nakawa Division, Central Uganda was roughly arrested by Police, handcuffed and thrown on a waiting Police Patrol over what security officers referred to as involving himself in subversive activities. However his people denied the accusations saying, “His arrest is in connection with his political activism in Uganda to remove President Museveni 37 years’ rule. We fear for his life as a number of political prisoners are still rotting in jail.” Ssemulugo was arrested on August 10, 2023, just a day after him and Opposition NUP National Mobilization boss Chairman Fred Nyanzi held a confidential meeting in one of Kampala ghettos.
Photo: When IT expert Martin Ssemulugo (left) met NUP National Chief Mobilizer Fred Nyanzi (right). He was arrested the next day.Police first arrested Nyanzi in April this year, during his mobilization tour code-named Kunga Kunga, in Kyenjojo district. He was beaten into coma!Photo: NUP Deputy Spokesman Waiswa Mufumbiro reacts angrily to police officers who clobbered his boss Nyanzi and he faintedOn Ssemulugo’s arrest (in the photo above), Police detectives quizzed him on what he was ploting with NUP’s Nyanzi
This leading investigative news website was reliably informed that, police detectives had spent a couple of days trailing Ssemulugo and attempts to arrest him were first made, when he addressed a presser at City House, Democratic Party (DP) Headquarters from where he lectured youth on how to block vote rigging in 2026 using latest information technology.
Ssemulugo at the DP Party headquaters in Kampala where he called up on opposition youth to embrace the latest information technology to tame vote rigging in 2026
For starters, the Electoral Commission, the elections body in Uganda, recently announced the 2026 election road map. Opposition National Unity Platform President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi this week announced he will launch National mobilisation starting Monday August 28, 2023, however Police has advised him to seek permission first or they will block his movements.
When Army and police brutally arrested Opposition leader in Uganda Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alia Bobi Wine
As Digital Empowerment Advocate, Ssemulugo has been in Charge of Capacity building for different Opposition Political parties on how to combat government led electoral malpractices. His workshops shared a singular goal: to proactively combat the looming threats of vote rigging and state-sponsored internet censorship anticipated in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
Ssemulugo at DP Headquaters
Ssemulugo’s visionary endeavors not only earned him unwavering backing from a diverse array of opposition party leaders but also highlighted the broad acceptance of his trailblazing undertakings. Notably, a significant number of young opposition figures actively participated in his programs, underscoring the resonance of his initiatives among the youth.
Martin Ssemulugo conducting training to youth groups
A renowned tech guru, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in digital competence enhancement, Ssemulugo was taken into custody under a shroud of mystery and uncertainty. His credentials, boasting an illustrious educational background, only add to the intrigue surrounding his arrest. He is apparently pursuing a Masters of Development Engineering at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, after successfully attending advanced digital skills at Wuhan City Vocational College in China. Hailing from Silicon Valley, the global epicentre of innovation, Ssemulugo Martin has been diligently fostering the digital capacities of opposition leaders, igniting fears within the NRM ruling Government. Indeed, the timing of his arrest raises eyebrows, with the impending 2026 general elections looming on the horizon. By uniting local and Diaspora opposition cadres through cutting-edge digital strategies, Ssemulugo aimed at amplifying their collective voice and potentially reshape the political landscape. His past involvement in the lead-up to the 2021 General Elections illustrates his commitment to regime change in Uganda. He played a pivotal role in circumventing the government’s attempts to stifle the opposition’s online presence particularly in the entebbe subregion as a tally centre manager for the Democratic Party entebbe chapter. In the face of a nationwide internet shutdown orchestrated by the Uganda Communications Commission, he ensured that opposition supporters remained digitally connected. He ingeniously navigated through the blocking of major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram, which were rendered inaccessible during this period. Even the formidable Google Play Store and App Store fell victim to the blackout, as over 100 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) were systematically blocked and Martin Ssemulugo would enable anyone who wished to get online get connected through several VPNs. However, his activities did not go unnoticed. Holding secret training sessions for several opposition politicians, especially the youths at the Democratic Party’s headquarters in Kampala and various locations in Wakiso, Ssemulugo Martin inevitably drew attention. Intelligence reports reached the authorities, leading to his startling arrest. Witnesses recount a chilling scene as police apprehended him, throwing him into a police pickup before vanishing into uncertainty. The shadow of apprehension has now descended upon Kampala, as citizens and opposition members alike are left to speculate about Ssemulugo Martin’s fate. The arrest of this prominent IT virtuoso, whose very expertise has become a beacon of hope for the opposition, serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who dare to challenge the status quo. As Uganda stands at a crossroads, the question remains: What will become of the digital competences that he sought to empower among the opposition’s youth leaders? Only time will tell if this arrest will dampen their spirits or fuel an even fiercer determination to rise above adversity.
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● Bibanja holders Also Want Police Chiefs, RDC Apollo Mugume And One Ignatius Nyesiga Quizzed Over Aiding Land Grabbers ●Area MP, VowsTo Die Protecting Their Bibanja Rights If No Urgent Action Is Taken ● ‘Parliament will bite’, Hon. Mpalanyi Assures Angry Residents On Sango Bay Land Grabbers
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HUNDREDS of Residents who are bonafide bibanja holders on Sango Bay land in Kyotera District, through their area Member of Parliament Hon. John Paul Mpalanyi Lukwago have petitioned The Head of State Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni against four popular cabinet Ministers accusing them of being the invisible hand behind destruction of their plants, setting on fire their houses, forcefully evicting and arresting of residents in a deal to chase them away from their bibanja. These people have requested the President to intervene, investigate and sack the four ministers over disobeying the presidential directive on this land. Residents want Microfinance Minister Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune investigated and be quizzed by the IGG on how he acquired over 400 acres of land in Sango Bay, where he planted coffee. “These ministers must be investigated and get fired if found guilty of grabbing land at Sango bay. We accuse them of being the invisible hands behind ilegal eviction of residents, burning of our houses, destroying our plants and demolition of our properties so that they acquire huge chunks of this land.” Said angry residents during a hot meeting convened by area MP Mpalanyi Lukwago. They vowed to die defending their bibanja rights if leaders do not take any action urgently claiming to be the rightful bonafide occupants on this land. Residents also named RDC Apollo Mugume, Police chiefs headed by ASP Matte Godffrey, and Ignatius Nyesiga (who claims to be related to the President and enforcing president’s directive), saying these act with total impunity as they aide land grabbers. For starters, Sango Bay land is 250 square miles which is around 64000 hectares. In a letter written by the President, he directed that, the Sango bay land be surveyed, 20,000 hectares given to BIDCO U Ltd for palm tree planting, 2,000 hectares be given to Bukoola Chemical Industries and the remaining 43,000 hectares be left for the residents and resettlement for those who will have to move from the land given to investors. In his letter, President Museveni further directed that the evicting of citizens should be done following the law. “The law mentions compensation and giving tenants first, the opportunity to buy and get land titles. This law is not followed. Look at the way we are being unlawfully evicted by frontman Ignatius Nyesiga without compensation. Nyesiga who brags around how he is untouchable because he is working for and related to the President.” Locals told Hon. Mpalanyi asking, what is so hard for Nyesiga to abide by the law and the president’s letter, instead of forcefully evicting them, cutting down their plants and killing their animals with impunity. Residents told their Member of Parliament how Nyesiga is ordering bibanja holders from five Subcounties to leave without compensation. It was also reported that these land grabbers use police to threaten residents and many confessed being arrested by police on orders of ASP Matte Goddfrey on trumped-up charges like criminal tresspass on their bibanja. “The land was not surveyed until today yet the President issued the directive in 2001 through a letter ordering that the land be surveyed. It is unfortunate that RDC Apollo Mugume is in bed with this Ignatius to unlawfully and forcefully evict us.” Said residents. A one Isaac Bigirwa told the MP that he has been living on this land for over 90 years. “My great grand parents settled here in 1933, this place is all I know, it is where I call home, this is the place my children know as home, so after evicting us, where do you want us to go? We are simply asking to let us settle peacefully on the remaining 43000 hectares. We are not fighting the said project and we can even still be participants but any development which is causing illegal evictions must be fought.” Said Isaac. He revealed that Nyesiga and his people target their homes, farms and plants whereas safeguarding minister Haruna Kasolo’s 400 acres of this land where he planted coffee.
PHOTO: Isaac speaking during a meeting convened by MP Mpalanyi
He asked MP Mpalanyi to consult the chairman Land commission and inquire about the presidential directive that was given, also go to the IGP Ochola’s office and find out whether DPC Matte and a one SP Kyaligonza John are working on his directives to evict people from their bibanja and destroy their properties . Another affected resident requested area MP Mpalanyi to raise the matter on floor of Parliament and ask Speaker of Parliament to institute a Parliamentary Committee that will investigate Sango bay land bonanza by ministers and other top government officials. He said, “We have been jailed for seeking justice, they don’t stop at that they destroy our crops and kill our animals. We call upon Parliament to investigate Sango bay land bonanza.” Residents accused district local government leaders such as the LC5 chairman Kintu Kisekulo for ganging up with Sango bay land grabbers and conducting meetings the in wee hours of the night. Because of greed, some of the district leaders are busy wetting their beaks instead of protecting their people. “In our bid to fail our quest for justice, some of the village councils refused to give us introductory letters because they have eaten bribes.” MP Mpalanyi was told. Chairman Bukara A Mr. Ssenganda Eugenius narrated how people have lived on this land for more than 30 years. “When you tell them to leave, they have no where to go, this place Sango Bay is all they know and call home.” “We were born here, our children are born here, well most of us come from different ethnicities but we have never been to other places other than Sango Bay. All we request is that the presidential directive be implemented, we are not against development of this land, but we want to be beneficiaries of the development, how will this happen when we are unlawfully evicted? We are ready to buy our bibanja and stay in sango bay but we are not being given the opportunity to.” Said, Subcounty Council Speaker.
‘PARLIAMENT IS READY TO BITE’, MP MPALANYI ASSURES SANGO BAY RESIDENTS Addressing affected residents, Hon. Mpalanyi assured them of Parliamentary action warning Nyesiga and those bankrolling him to stay warned. He said, last year, the speaker gave a directive to the two Ministers of Internal Affairs and that of Security to investigate Sango Bay land issues especially on the harassment claims and death of innocent people and report back to Parliament. “Madam Speaker also directed the minister of land s to investigate and find out the lawful owner of this land. They are yet to report back but we are eagerly waiting for the findings and Parliament will immediately take an action. No one will be spared no matter who they are.” Warned Democratic Party MP John Paul Mpalanyi Lukwago. He shocked residents when he revealed that, “When i looked for Ignatius Nyesiga, the man in the driving sit of Sango bay land wrangles, he told me about the developments government wants to make in this region and how they are going to benefit the region and assured me of compensation for the affected bibanja holders who have tax tickets since 1945 or show evidence that one was baptized in sango bay.” Mpalanyi quickly noticed that this criteria was a setup to deprive people of their right to compensation because these kind of requirements are hard to get. “If the president directed that 22000 hectares be given to investors, there are more hectares more than 40000 where Sango bay residents can be resettled and not evicted because they are bonafide occupants. We will make sure the President’s directive is respected.” Said Mpalanyi giving residents hope that no one will evict them from their bibanja without following the law.
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LEADING Ugandan Investor Hamis Kiggundu commonly known as Ham yesterday received salutations from Confederation of African Football (CAF) visiting inspectors for constructing such a magnificent Nakivubo Stadium worth billions which according to insiders, passed the test for a standard Stadium which can host big football events like AFCON! Thanks be to Allah! This comes at a time when Uganda is bidding to Co-host AFCON 2027 alongside other two East African Countries, Kenya and Tanzania. CAF inspectors who jetted into the Country on Thurday this week to inspect the two Stadiums, Mandela National Stadium Namboole and Nakivubo Stadium which has been redeveloped to the international standard by money magnet Hamis Kiggundu, were impressed by the way Nakivubo stadium has been constructed, with first class facilities, meeting the required standards to host CAF A type competitions.
Ham with CAF and FUFA officials at Serena Hotel yesterday night
Before the visitation of CAF inspection team, FUFA president Eng. Moses Magogo told media on Tuesday that, “We have earmarked some of the venues that will be used as sample space during the inspection”. Among the samples, Magogo mentioned Mulago Hospital (where players can be rushed to if they get injured during AFCON), Sheraton Hotel and Kampala Serena Hotel for accomodation of players and other officials, Training grounds are Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), Muteesa II Stadium Wankuluku and St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende. For stadiums where AFCON will be played from, Magogo said, “CAF officials will visit Mandera National Stadium Namboole, Denver in Garuga and Hamis Kiggundu’s Nakivubo Stadium.” Other stadiums proposed for construction in Lira and Hoima as per the bid submitted to CAF will also be visited. For the Airports that were visited by CAF officials are Entebbe International Airport and Kabalega Airport Hoima which is under construction.
HOW HAMZ NAKIVUBO STADIUM PASSED TEST Inspecting Nakivubo Standium which is nearing completion, among others, CAF looked at the provision of grass/carpet. Ham imported one of the best carpets in the world used in first world stadiums and hired professional Engineers from Europe to lay this carpet in Nakivubo Stadium. The White Engineers are working on the playing surface whose measurements must comply with the laws of the game and upon which any match is played within a stadium, including areas immediately behind the goal lines and touch lines. Within a period of about two weeks, Engineers will be done with the carpet work. CAF looked at the provision of modern floodlights, a standby generator, the four dressing/changing rooms for a minimum of 4 teams, modern first aid and treatment facilities for players and officials, seats for individual spectators, well equipped media facilities and training facilities. CAF Inspectors also looked at the provision of a Standard television set, a refrigerator equipped with non-alcoholic drinks, sealed mineral water bottles and waste-paper bin for bottles. CAF officials inspected the Inner perimeter that immediately surrounds the stadium building, which contains the turnstiles.This perimeter comprises the stadium walls.
Hamis Kiggundu in a group photo with FUFA and CAF officials at Nakivubo Stadium yesterdayFUFA Boss Moses Magogo with businessman Hamis Kiggundu owner Nakivubo Stadium
Nakivubo Stadium has a provision of a mixed zone. This is the area designated by FIFA and/or the association which is located between the team dressing rooms and the designated team bus pick-up area, where players may be interviewed by media representatives. Nakivubo has parking space for the ambulance to rush injured players to the Hospital.It also has a provision of an outer perimeter. This is the perimeter outside the inner perimeter, beyond which only officially accredited personnel and match ticket holders are entitled to pass on match days. The stadium has enough washrooms for players and the public, restaurants, parking space, large outlets and inlets.The stadium is accessible from sides and the roads to the stadium are tamarc. Ham constructed channels around Nakivubo Stadium to enable smooth flow of water if it rains.
WHEN FUFA OFFICIALS VISITED NAKIVUBO STADIUM A few weeks ago, FUFA officials visited Nakivubo Stadium ahead of CAF officials’ visit. FUFA team was led Vice President Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi. Other officials were D. Kizza, Rogers Mulindwa, Ronnie Kalema and CAF certified licencing officer Sumaya Hood. They were taken around by Ham Enterprises General Manager Omulangira Edward Nakibinge who was in company of Eng. Christopher Omara and Ivan Ssewankambo.
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MAGNIFICENT: New looks of Nakivubo Stadium, ready to host AFCON 2027
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WHAT this investigative news website told you about a year ago that leading investor Hamis Kiggundu’s redeveloped Nakivubo Stadium will be earmarked among the stadiums for Uganda to host AFCON 2027, has materialised! It is now offcial, Inspection team from Confederation of African Football (CAF), Africa’s football governing body will tomorrow Thursday jet into the country to visit Nakivubo Stadium as Uganda’s bid to host AFCON 2027 alongside other two East African Countries, hypes! Thanks to tycoon Hamis Kiggundu for constructing this State of the art Stadium in the heart of Kampala, Uganda’s capital.
PHOTO: Money Magnet Hamis Kiggundu
On Tuesday, Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Hon. Eng. Moses Magogo announced the news of CAF officials visiting on July 28-29, 2023 confirming that Nakivubo Stadium which is almost completed, will be top on the stadiums to be visited. “Today is yet another momentous occasion for the football industry in Uganda and we are going to have more of the same in the near future as we push for the East Africa PAMOJA Bid AFCON 27.” FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim told media during a press conference at FUFA House in Mengo, Kampala. The Budiope East NRM Legislator saud, The CAF Inspection Team will visit the three East African States. “The Team will be in Uganda on 28th and 29th July 2023. As FUFA, we have earmarked some of the venues that will be used as sample space during the inspection”, Said Eng. Magogo. Among the samples are, Mulago Hospital (where players can be rushed to if they get injured during AFCON), Sheraton Hotel and Kampala Serena Hotel for accomodation of players and other officials, Training grounds are Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), Muteesa II Stadium Wankuluku and St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende. For stadiums where AFCON will be played from, Magogo said, “CAF officials will visit Mandera National Stadium Namboole, Denver in Garuga and Hamis Kiggundu’s Nakivubo Stadium.” Other stadiums proposed for construction in Lira and Hoima as per the bid submitted to CAF will also be visited. For the Airports to be visited by CAF officials, FUFA boss named Entebbe International Airport and Kabalega Airport Hoima which is under construction.
FUFA OFFICIALS VISIT NAKIVUBO STADIUM A few weeks ago, FUFA officials visited Nakivubo Stadium ahead of CAF offials’ visit. FUFA team was led Vice President Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi. Other officials were D. Kizza, Rogers Mulindwa, Ronnie Kalema and CAF certified licencing officer Sumaya Hood. They were taken around by Ham Enterprises General Manager Omulangira Edward Nakibinge who was in company of Eng. Christopher Omara and Ivan Ssewankambo.
PHOTO: Owek. Nakiwala Kiyingi and other FUFA officials, when they visited Ham’s Nakivubo stadiumPHOTO: Ham Enterprises General Manager Nakibinge (right) receiving FUFA officialsPHOTO: Nakivubo Stadium passes test, says FUFA officials
FUFA officials were very grateful for the work done by investor Hamis Kiggundu saying, Nakivubo Stadium passes test to host AFCON 2027. Now CAF team is also landing tomorrow to visit the same stadium.
DETAILS All started when CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe visited Uganda in mid July, last year. The visiting CAF supremo first held meeting with the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among before the two met the Head of State Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Nakasero State House. Both President Museveni and Speaker Anita lobbied Dr. Motsepe endorse Uganda to host AFCON 2027. During Speaker Anita – CAF President meeting at Parliament, the Bukedea district woman Member of Parliament revealed Uganda’s readiness to host the African Cup of Nations 2027 saying it will even help motivate and transform lives of thousands of people directly and indirectly. In a meeting attended by FUFA boss Eng. Magago, Madam Speaker told visiting CAF President that, “Football has been a uniting factor not only in this country but globally as well. It brings together fans, players, service providers, sponsors and various other stakehokders in ways that transcend the social-economic barriers of tribe, politics, religion and race.” Ms. Anita Among told CAF President that like education, “Talent identification and nurturing accords our budding youthful population the unique opportunity to breakthrough in life while adding immense value to society.” “It is upon this background that Parliament allotted significant budgetary resources to help support talent.” Said Speaker Anita Among. In his response, Dr. Patrice Motsepe who was accompanied by the President of CECAFA and Tanzania Football Federsation Mr. Wallace John Karia, commended the Speaker for her dedicated interest in promoting football and pledged support to ensure that Uganda successfully hosts AFCON 2027.
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