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Only Three Stadiums Qualify for FUFA International Category

FUFA has classified only Hoima City Stadium, St Mary’s Stadium Kitende and Hamz Stadium Nakivubo in its highest international category for the 2026/27 football season, clearing them to host approved international fixtures.

Nile Post · 3 Sept 2026

Uganda’s crude oil to be called ‘PEARL SWEET’

Museveni names Uganda’s crude oil Pearl Sweet ahead of first exports Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has named its crude oil Pearl Sweet, giving the grade a commercial identity so it can be priced, marketed and sold to international refiners as the country moves to within weeks of its first oil. … The post Uganda’s crude oil to be called ‘PEARL SWEET’ appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The Independent Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Energy Minister tours EACOP as pipeline enters final phase ahead of first oil

Hoima, UGANDA — 1st September 2026: The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, has toured the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Pump Station One in Kabaale, Hoima District, as Uganda intensifies preparations for first oil. The visit provided the Minister and her delegation with an opportunity to assess progress on the […] The post Energy Minister tours EACOP as pipeline enters final pha

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Can the JT Jaguars avert a UCU Canons sweep in the NBL women’s finals?

The men’s National Basketball League playoff finals concluded on Saturday, August 22 in Hoima, with Namuwongo Blazers clinching the best of seven series 4-3 over the City Oilers, focus shifts to the women’s final. The UCU Lady Canons lead the series 2-0 heading into game three on Wednesday, August 26. They have a chance of […] The post Can the JT Jaguars avert a UCU Canons sweep in the NBL women’s finals? appeared fi

The Observer · 28 Aug 2026

As First Oil nears, EACOP steps up environmental restoration

Hoima, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | The 20-year-long wait for Ugandans to see first oil is almost over. With the East African Crude Oil Pipeline currently above 90% complete, officials are fully convinced that oil will flow before this year ends. While attention of the majority is understandably focused on the economic opportunities that … The post As First Oil nears, EACOP steps up environmental restoration appeared fir

The Independent Uganda · 27 Aug 2026

Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians

Kampala, Uganda | URN | For residents living along Hoima Road in Nansana, crossing from one side of the road to the other has become one of the most dangerous parts of daily life. A routine trip to a shop, church or taxi stage can mean waiting for up to 15 minutes for a break … The post Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The Independent Uganda · 22 Aug 2026

Hoima gear up for AFCON

Hoima City stadium has quickly become Hoima’s biggest attraction, a striking sports facility built to international standards in just 14 months by Turkish company SUMMA. The Shs 152 billion project, funded from the Petroleum Fund after Parliament’s appropriation and approval in May 2024, is the biggest investment from the fund so far. The stadium will […] The post Hoima gear up for AFCON appeared first on The Observe

The Observer · 20 Aug 2026

Security guard shoots dead colleague in Hoima

A 24-year-old private security guard has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead his colleague at Nile Depot in Kiryatete Cell, Hoima city. Godfrey Kasaga, who works for Radah Tech Security Company Ltd, allegedly shot Pascal Agenda, also an employee of the company, in the early hours of Saturday. The incident occurred at about 4:48 am […] The post Security guard shoots dead colleague in Hoima appeared first on Th

The Observer · 17 Aug 2026