FORTPORTAL.
Tooro Kingdom has handed over 50 acres of land to the government for the construction of a modern stadium, fulfilling a pledge made by King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
The land title documents were presented on Tuesday by the kingdom’s Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang, who received the documents on behalf of the government, said technical teams will now begin feasibility studies and planning processes before construction starts.
“This is an official follow-up on the meeting His Highness had with the President. We shall now guide the technical teams to begin the formal procedures,” he said.
The project stems from a 2025 meeting between the Tooro monarch and President Museveni during a Parish Development Model tour, where the king offered land for a stadium and the President pledged government support.
Mr Ogwang said the process is being implemented under the guidance of Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni, stressing that construction will only proceed after all legal and planning requirements are met.
“Government must first secure full ownership of the land before any investment is made, as required by law,” he said, cautioning against expectations of immediate construction.
He added that while Uganda is preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, the proposed facility is not necessarily among the primary venues but remains a priority project.
Rwomiire proposed naming the facility “King Oyo Stadium” in honour of the monarch and suggested incorporating a sports academy to nurture talent in the region.
Ogwang said the naming proposal would be forwarded for consideration, adding that the stadium design will include a royal suite and reflect Batooro cultural heritage.
“We must ensure the facility is sustainable and not a white elephant,” he said, noting that consultations will guide its size and design.
Separately, the kingdom launched its first inter-clan tournament, bringing together 30 clans, with matches set to begin on April 4.
The minister urged organisers to prioritise talent identification, encouraging structures that allow young players to progress to professional leagues and the national team.
Tooro Kingdom has handed over 50 acres of land to the government for the construction of a modern stadium, fulfilling a pledge made by King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
The land title documents were presented on Tuesday by the kingdom’s Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang, who received the documents on behalf of the government, said technical teams will now begin feasibility studies and planning processes before construction starts.
“This is an official follow-up on the meeting His Highness had with the President. We shall now guide the technical teams to begin the formal procedures,” he said.
The project stems from a 2025 meeting between the Tooro monarch and President Museveni during a Parish Development Model tour, where the king offered land for a stadium and the President pledged government support.
Mr Ogwang said the process is being implemented under the guidance of Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni, stressing that construction will only proceed after all legal and planning requirements are met.
“Government must first secure full ownership of the land before any investment is made, as required by law,” he said, cautioning against expectations of immediate construction.
He added that while Uganda is preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, the proposed facility is not necessarily among the primary venues but remains a priority project.
Rwomiire proposed naming the facility “King Oyo Stadium” in honour of the monarch and suggested incorporating a sports academy to nurture talent in the region.
Ogwang said the naming proposal would be forwarded for consideration, adding that the stadium design will include a royal suite and reflect Batooro cultural heritage.
“We must ensure the facility is sustainable and not a white elephant,” he said, noting that consultations will guide its size and design.
Separately, the kingdom launched its first inter-clan tournament, bringing together 30 clans, with matches set to begin on April 4.
The minister urged organisers to prioritise talent identification, encouraging structures that allow young players to progress to professional leagues and the national team.
