The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has stepped up preparations around Kadiba Stadium as Uganda works to get facilities ready for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).KCCA officials, together with representatives from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and other stakeholders, inspected the site to assess ongoing works around the facility.
The inspection focused on stormwater drainage works being undertaken around Kadiba Stadium, part of efforts to improve the surrounding infrastructure and prepare the facility for its planned use.Kadiba Stadium has been selected as one of Uganda’s training facilities for the AFCON 2027 tournament, which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.The National Council of Sports says Kadiba was handed over to government for development into a CAF-certified training ground, with the UPDF Engineering Brigade tasked with carrying out key improvement works.The development programme includes improvements to the playing surface, floodlights, electrical systems and ICT installations, with about Shs5.2 billion allocated for the Kadiba training facility.
According to the Uganda Local Organising Committee, FUFA Kadiba is expected to be ready by the end of January 2027, having been among the facilities handed over later for development.The ongoing works come as KCCA continues implementing drainage and other infrastructure projects across Kampala, while preparations gather pace for the continental tournament scheduled to begin on June 19, 2027.
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