The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has commissioned the construction of Masindi Hospital and broken ground for the Masindi Municipal Council Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facility ahead of the 2027 tournament, which will be hosted by East Africa and co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
The AFCON training facility will be built by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineering Brigade under the supervision of Lt Col Peter Seku Kidemuka. The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Construction Works & Engineering Ltd will handle the construction of Masindi Hospital.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nabbanja expressed confidence in NEC and the UPDF Engineering Brigade, citing their track record in delivering major infrastructure projects across the country.
She said the two entities had previously delivered projects such as Hoima City Stadium and the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, which earned them government trust.
“We have full faith in NEC and the UPDF Engineering Brigade because they have consistently demonstrated professionalism and the ability to deliver quality work,” she said.
The Prime Minister commended the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Managing Director of NEC for their continued support to national development initiatives.
The General Manager of NEC Construction Works and Engineering Limited, Eng. Brian Buhanda, thanked the government for entrusting the corporation with the project. He assured residents of Masindi and the Prime Minister that NEC, working with the UPDF Engineering Brigade, would deliver quality work within the set timeline ahead of AFCON 2027.
“We shall work diligently to ensure that the facility meets the required standards and is completed on schedule,” Eng. Buhanda said.
The ceremony was attended by the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang; the Deputy Division Commander of the Artillery Division, Col Rogers Dhikusooka Kitwala, who represented the Division Commander; engineers from NEC and the UPDF Engineering Brigade; and Maj Onesmus Kakuru, among other officials.
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