President Museveni made the assurance on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during a meeting with a CAF delegation led by Secretary General Samson Adamu at State House.

The delegation, which includes CAF Country Infrastructure Manager Bianca Wambui and a technical team, is in Uganda to assess the country’s preparedness ahead of the continental tournament scheduled for June 2027.

During the meeting, CAF officials briefed the President on their observations following inspections of stadiums, training facilities and other infrastructure required for the tournament.

Wambui commended the progress made so far, particularly in the development of stadiums and training grounds.

> “I would like to commend the efforts that have been put in so far, especially in terms of the stadiums and training grounds. The progress is commendable,” she said.

President Museveni said the Government would address the outstanding requirements and ensure Uganda is ready to host the tournament.

He pointed to Uganda’s experience hosting the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in 2024, which brought together representatives from about 150 countries.

> “We hosted NAM here, which comprised 150 countries, and we were able to deal with them. The Kampala area has the facilities, but now the challenge is upcountry, which we are now going to concentrate on,” Museveni said.

The President further assured the CAF delegation that the Government would take the necessary measures to address the remaining gaps.

> “I will unlock whatever needs to be unlocked, and I’m very sure the AFCON people will be very happy when they come here,” he said.

CAF Calls for Single Visa Arrangement

During the meeting, CAF Secretary General Samson Adamu also called for the fast-tracking of a single visa arrangement for Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

The proposed arrangement would facilitate the movement of football fans, teams and other tournament delegates across the three host countries during AFCON 2027.

In response, President Museveni said he would engage his counterparts in Kenya and Tanzania on the matter, adding that discussions on the initiative had already begun.

“I have got all my orders, and I’m going to implement them,” Museveni said.

Museveni Meets National AFCON Task Force

In a related development, President Museveni also met the National AFCON Task Force, led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, to receive an update on preparations for the tournament.

The task force briefed the President on activities being undertaken by Government ministries, departments and agencies involved in preparations for the continental competition.

The meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang; Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Moses Magogo; and other Government officials.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania under the Pamoja arrangement.

The tournament is expected to bring the continent’s premier national football competition to East Africa in a joint hosting project involving the three neighbouring countries.

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The kits were officially handed over on Thursday by Brig Gen Henry Isoke, who will lead the Unit’s participation in the annual run scheduled for April 12, 2026. The event will be held under the theme: “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child against HIV/AIDS.”

Brig Gen Isoke commended the Kabaka and the people of Buganda for their continued support towards government health initiatives. He noted that collaboration with institutions such as the Uganda AIDS Commission and the Ministry of Health has contributed significantly to progress in combating HIV/AIDS.

He emphasized that the Kabaka Birthday Run remains a critical platform for mobilizing communities, particularly men, to take a more active role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of vulnerable groups, including the girl child.

Beyond health, Brig Gen Isoke used the occasion to urge Ugandans to stand firm against corruption, stressing that accountability and integrity are essential for effective service delivery. He warned that corrupt practices undermine national efforts and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

The Anti-Corruption Unit also recognized the importance of partnerships in driving its mandate, appreciating collaborations with BBS Terefayina, Buganda Land Board, and the Buganda Kingdom.

The Kabaka Birthday Run, one of the largest annual health events in Uganda, continues to draw thousands of participants and has become a key vehicle for public health advocacy.

Brig Gen Isoke and the Unit concluded by extending warm birthday wishes to the Kabaka as he marks his 71st birthday.

*Ssabasajja Kabaka awangaale!*

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Mourinho was sacked earlier in the day with Roma ninth in the league after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to AC Milan, and have struggled to overcome the loss of key players due to injury, including striker Paulo Dybala.

They are 22 points behind league leaders Inter Milan.

“AS Roma are pleased to confirm that Daniele De Rossi has been appointed as head coach until 30 June 2024,” the Serie A club said in a statement.

“After an 18-year playing career with AS Roma, De Rossi will return home as head coach, with his first game being the club’s upcoming Serie A match against Verona on Saturday evening at the Stadio Olimpico.”

Roma have taken just four points from their last five league matches, and were eliminated from the Coppa Italia last week in a 1-0 defeat to rivals Lazio.

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The Portuguese, 60, took over in May 2021 and led Roma to the Europa Conference League title a year later and the Europa League final in 2023.

But they are five points off Serie A’s final Champions League qualifying spot and last week were knocked out of the Coppa Italia by city rivals Lazio.

Owners Dan and Ryan Friedkin thanked Mourinho “for the passion and commitment he has shown” as boss.

“We will always have great memories of his stewardship, but we believe that, in the best interests of the club, immediate change is necessary,” they added in a statement.

After the cup loss to Lazio, Mourinho compared himself to Harry Potter, suggesting his profile was “raising expectations” for what Roma could achieve.

That result was followed by a 3-1 league defeat by AC Milan on Sunday which left Roma five points adrift of fourth-placed Fiorentina.

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This was revealed by Speaker Anita Among during plenary on Wednesday.

Close to 200 MPs and parliamentary staff will be travelling to Kigali to take part in the regional games with counterparts from other East African Community countries.

Among warned the MPs against sleeping in cheap hotels, saying the US$720 (Shs2,719,602) that they will earn as per diem should be enough to get them a decent hotels, instead of camping in cheat hotels of US$20 (Shs75,533).

“I want to encourage MPs that as you go there, represent Uganda well in terms of discipline. I am giving you money, US$ 720 per day and you go and sleep in a room of US$20,” Among said.

“That is unacceptable for a Member of Parliament, members go and represent us well, represent us well, don’t go and live in a miserable way,” she added.

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“It’s allegedly that KG Unlimited LLC, an American Company, was defrauded Ugx 2.2Bn in a purported procurement of a water plant by Ministry of Agriculture. The fraudsters purported that PPDA was conducting the procurement on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture. All the money was paid through an account of M/s Bloom Advocates. Balondemu is believed to be the proprietor of the law firm through proxies ,” a State House statement said.

Balondemu was recently bailed on another fraud case in which he is accused with others including  James Jeff Mugisha and Godfrey Mabirizi in a case where they are accused between March and November 2021 at the

of obtaining US Dollars 600,000 by falsely pretending that they were selling 53 kilograms of Gold to Hyun UK Kim a Korean investor whereas not.

Balondemu denies the charges against him and through his lawyers led by Evans Ochieng and Mukasa Mbidde asked to be granted bail.   He argued that he is an officer of the court with historical unquestionable legal experience as a lawyer.

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The High Commission in Pretoria said in a statement the meeting took place on Saturday and ws attended by several FIFA officials and diplomats, along with renowned referee Pierluigi Collina.

“Amoru expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage in discussions with Mr. Gianni Infantino and Dr. Patrice Motsepe on numerous important topics,” the statement said.

“Key issues including sports infrastructure development, coach training, and support for underprivileged children in need of better sports facilities to nurture their talents were at the forefront of the conversation.”

According to the statement, Amoru emphasised the importance of training opportunities for Ugandan coaches and sought assistance in developing at least ten identified grounds, as acknowledged by the Ministry of Sports.

“These grounds require essential amenities such as artificial turf, effective lighting, and fencing to maximise their potential for multipurpose use,” Amoru said.

“With a focus on benefiting underprivileged children, both boys and girls, the improved facilities would offer them enhanced opportunities to develop their sporting abilities,” the envoy added.

Amoru appealed for the scouting of talented individuals and building stronger connections between Uganda and football clubs with the aim of establishing academies within the country.

“Such endeavours would provide a nurturing environment for young talent to flourish and reach their full potential on an international stage,” he said.

Prior to the dinner, Sports state minister Peter Ogwang in a telephone call with Amoru expressed his gratitude to Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his support of the Pamoja Bid, which will see Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania jointly hosting the 2027 CAF tournament for the first time in history.

Ogwang also confirmed the government’s readiness to provide suitable land for prominent football clubs interested in establishing sports academies in Uganda.

Uganda remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborating with the South African government through an exchange programme geared towards enhancing sports facilities. The Joint Commission for Cooperation, a framework previously signed between the two friendly countries, serves as the foundation for this endeavour.

The private dinner provided an exceptional opportunity to strengthen ties between Uganda and the global football community while addressing key issues in the realm of sports. Uganda’s dedication to developing its sports sector and supporting underprivileged children’s talents was resoundingly emphasised.

As Uganda continues to strive towards becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports, collaborations like these lay the foundation for an even brighter future in Ugandan athletics.

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