Kampala — Uganda has outlined an ambitious, multi-sectoral roadmap for the successful co-hosting of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, signaling strong government commitment and significant investment in infrastructure, tourism, and sports development.
According to a press briefing issued by the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the tournament—set to be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania—will run from June 19 to July 18, 2027, and is expected to attract between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors to Uganda alone.
The LOC emphasized that hosting a tournament of such magnitude requires a “whole-of-country approach,” bringing together government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and citizens to ensure success.
The government has already committed substantial funding toward preparations. An initial UGX 1.35 trillion was approved to cover infrastructure, logistics, and operational costs for both CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027. In addition, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has championed an extra UGX 905 billion to address critical inter-sectoral needs.
Key investments include UGX 213.76 billion for upgrading over 47 kilometres of roads and pedestrian walkways around major stadiums, UGX 184.9 billion for a new international passenger terminal at Kabalega Airport, UGX 101.1 billion to support hotel development in Hoima and Masindi, UGX 91.05 billion for upgrading health facilities to meet international standards, UGX 56.2 billion for further renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, and UGX 109.9 billion for LOC operations including security, marketing, and fan services.
Uganda will host matches at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole and the planned Hoima City Stadium, supported by eight training facilities expected to be completed by January 2027.
Officials say the tournament presents enormous economic potential, noting that if each visitor spends at least USD 1,000, Uganda could generate a minimum of USD 500 million during the event. The government has also allocated UGX 37.85 billion to market and promote the country globally under the “Destination Uganda” initiative.
In a move aimed at boosting tourism and easing travel, Uganda will waive visa fees for all visitors for up to three months around the tournament period. Authorities are also exploring a joint “PAMOJA visa” arrangement with Kenya and Tanzania to facilitate seamless movement of fans across the three host nations.
The LOC says regular updates will be provided as preparations intensify, with a focus on infrastructure completion, international promotion, and fan engagement. With large-scale investments and coordinated planning underway, Uganda is positioning itself to deliver a memorable AFCON 2027 while unlocking long-term economic and tourism benefits.
