Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities have declared Lira Regional Referral Hospital ready to handle medical emergencies during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games. The hospital, located in Lira City, has a bed capacity of between 400 and 456 and serves a catchment population of about three million …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is steadily progressing. Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has resorted to seeking financial assistance from China for the construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium. This was revealed on Thursday as officials from the Ministry of Education and Sports led by the Minister Janet Museveni appeared before parliament’s Education Committee to …
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