Hoima District

Al Ahly bring African royalty to Hoima Daily Monitor

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) is strengthening its presence in Hoima as growing economic activity in Bunyoro creates new demand for housing, agricultural, micro-business and small and medium enterprise financing. The bank made the commitment recently during a customer engagement forum in Hoima, where its leadership met customers and other stakeholders … The post Housing Finance Bank dee

The Babiito ruling clan of Bunyoro Kitara has given kingdom prime minister, also known as Omuhikirwa, Andrew Byakutaga, four weeks to vacate office. The fresh ultimatum was issued by the chief prince, the Okwir, Eng Fred Mugenyi Rucunya, while addressing journalists at his home in Rukooge Cell, Hoima city. Rucunya said Byakutaga was occupying the […] The post Babiito order Bunyoro Kitara prime minister to vacate offi

Hoima hotel, housing shortage opens investment opportunity Daily Monitor

NWSC strengthens Hoima water supply as oil city demand grows PML Daily

Bunyoro Affairs Minister Grace Mary Mugasa, Hoima leaders and residents have accused police and judicial officials of favouring wealthy individuals in land disputes and other cases, prompting calls for investigations and greater accountability within the justice system.

Housing Finance Bank has engaged customers and stakeholders in Hoima to better understand their financial needs and expand access to banking services as economic activity grows across Bunyoro.

Housing Finance Bank engages Hoima customers as Bunyoro economy expands PML Daily

FUFA has classified only Hoima City Stadium, St Mary’s Stadium Kitende and Hamz Stadium Nakivubo in its highest international category for the 2026/27 football season, clearing them to host approved international fixtures.

Museveni names Uganda’s crude oil Pearl Sweet ahead of first exports Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has named its crude oil Pearl Sweet, giving the grade a commercial identity so it can be priced, marketed and sold to international refiners as the country moves to within weeks of its first oil. … The post Uganda’s crude oil to be called ‘PEARL SWEET’ appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Hoima, UGANDA — 1st September 2026: The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, has toured the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Pump Station One in Kabaale, Hoima District, as Uganda intensifies preparations for first oil. The visit provided the Minister and her delegation with an opportunity to assess progress on the […] The post Energy Minister tours EACOP as pipeline enters final pha

Kitara FC will make history in Hoima this week when they host Somalia's Mogadishu City Club in a CAF Confederation Cup match, bringing continental football to Western Uganda for the first time.

Court users in Hoima have been urged to make all court payments through banks, keep original receipts and deal only with properly identified Judiciary staff to avoid fraud.

Uganda’s AFCON 2027 readiness tested as CAF regional inspection tour heads to Hoima Daily Monitor

The men’s National Basketball League playoff finals concluded on Saturday, August 22 in Hoima, with Namuwongo Blazers clinching the best of seven series 4-3 over the City Oilers, focus shifts to the women’s final. The UCU Lady Canons lead the series 2-0 heading into game three on Wednesday, August 26. They have a chance of […] The post Can the JT Jaguars avert a UCU Canons sweep in the NBL women’s finals? appeared fi

Hoima, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | The 20-year-long wait for Ugandans to see first oil is almost over. With the East African Crude Oil Pipeline currently above 90% complete, officials are fully convinced that oil will flow before this year ends. While attention of the majority is understandably focused on the economic opportunities that … The post As First Oil nears, EACOP steps up environmental restoration appeared fir

Sports officials have raised concerns over the quality and capacity of accommodation facilities in Hoima, warning that the region could struggle to host thousands of visitors expected for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang has urged the UPDF Engineering Brigade to accelerate construction of Hoima’s Boma Grounds and a new emergency ward at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital ahead of a CAF inspection.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | For residents living along Hoima Road in Nansana, crossing from one side of the road to the other has become one of the most dangerous parts of daily life. A routine trip to a shop, church or taxi stage can mean waiting for up to 15 minutes for a break … The post Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Harriet Asaba has secured the NRM flag for Hoima District Women’s Council chairperson after defeating former Hoima woman Member of Parliament candidate Suzan Asiimwe in an internal party election.

The elderly say extension workers rarely sensitise them about government programmes or explain how they can access the opportunities available under the initiatives.

Hoima City stadium has quickly become Hoima’s biggest attraction, a striking sports facility built to international standards in just 14 months by Turkish company SUMMA. The Shs 152 billion project, funded from the Petroleum Fund after Parliament’s appropriation and approval in May 2024, is the biggest investment from the fund so far. The stadium will […] The post Hoima gear up for AFCON appeared first on The Observe