Hamis Kiggundu has revealed that his move to redevelop the Nakivubo Channel was driven by recommendations from CAF inspectors, who recently flagged the open drainage system as a safety risk during their review of Hamz Nakivubo Stadium.
According to Kiggundu, while CAF and FIFA had earlier approved the renovated stadium to host continental club competitions, the latest inspection raised fresh concerns about the channel that runs along its perimeter.
“We built a modern stadium and both FIFA and CAF came, inspected, and approved it for inter-club continental games,” Kiggundu explained. “But in their recent review, they advised that to reach higher standards, we needed to address the Nakivubo Channel, which they considered a hazard.”
Inspectors reportedly told him that it was his duty to ensure the surrounding area was redeveloped to improve safety and the general stadium environment.
This feedback, Kiggundu said, led him to present a proposal to President Yoweri Museveni to cover and redevelop the channel.
He further emphasized that the project is being executed by Ugandans, highlighting it as both a safety intervention and an economic opportunity.
The redevelopment effort ties directly to Uganda’s broader goal of upgrading its stadium facilities to meet international standards ahead of hosting AFCON 2027.
