oil and gas Uganda

The $130 million (UGX 354 billion) Hoima City Stadium has ignited a national debate: will it be a transformative investment for Uganda’s sports and tourism landscape, or another white elephant project? Built to host AFCON 2027, the 20,000-seat stadium stands on the outskirts of Hoima City, in Uganda’s oil-rich western region. While it symbolizes national ambition, critics question its remote location and long-term viability. Some sceptics argue that the stadium risks becoming a “white elephant,” a massive structure underutilised due to its distance from major urban centres. However, some proponents see it as a bold statement of Uganda’s growing petroleum…