Construction at Hoima City Stadium has reached a major milestone as Turkish contractor SUMMA officially began the installation of roof trusses on Monday, April 1.
This marks the start of the roofing phase, bringing the $129 million multi-sports complex closer to completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
SUMMA, which has been working on the stadium since September 2024, has maintained a rigorous schedule, operating in two shifts up to 1 a.m. daily.
The company remains committed to delivering the project ahead of the December 2025 deadline, with an ambitious target to complete the stadium even earlier.
The Hoima City Stadium, Uganda’s second national stadium, will feature a 20,000-seat football arena, a 2,000-seat indoor sports hall, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, and outdoor courts for basketball, netball, and volleyball.
It is one of the key venues for AFCON 2027, which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.
New month. New dev'ts. We are now erecting the first roof truss at Hoima City Stadium.👏 pic.twitter.com/10xDk0g8xD
— Peter Ogwang (@OgwangOgwang) April 1, 2025
President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the project on March 19, where he emphasized its significance in boosting sports development and the local economy.
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni also praised SUMMA for its efficiency and acknowledged the land donations that made the project possible.
With roofing now underway, attention is also turning to Uganda’s other major stadium project—Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
SUMMA has been earmarked to lead the next phase of upgrades at Namboole starting in September, pending final government approvals.
The planned renovations will include installing a stadium canopy, expanding seating capacity, and improving training facilities to ensure Uganda has two world-class venues ready for AFCON 2027.
As work intensifies at Hoima, officials remain optimistic that the stadium will not only be a key AFCON venue but also serve as a long-term catalyst for sports growth in Uganda.
