About the Local Organising Committee (LOC)
The LOC coordinates Uganda’s planning and delivery of AFCON 2027, working with regional partners to host a safe, world-class continental tournament.
Who Are We
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) is the official body mandated to plan, coordinate, and deliver Uganda’s responsibilities in hosting the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, under the historic PAMOJA Bid shared with Kenya and Tanzania.
The LOC was inaugurated on 17th May 2024 at State House Nakasero by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni, following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s award of hosting rights for the 36th edition of AFCON to the East African partnership in September 2023.
Leadership
The Uganda LOC is chaired by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, who provides overall strategic guidance rooted in transparency, national pride, and service to the country. She is deputised by Hon. Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports, who oversees technical execution and government coordination.
The LOC brings together senior leaders and experts from sports management, infrastructure development, government administration, finance, legal affairs, hospitality, security, and marketing.
Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni – Chairperson, Minister of Education & Sports
Hon. Peter Ogwang – Deputy Chairperson, Minister of State for Sports
Hon. Moses Magogo – Member, President FUFA
Dr. Joseph Muvawala – Member, Executive Director, National Planning Authority
Rev. Can. Dr. Duncan Mugumya – Member, Commissioner Physical Education & Sports (MoES)
Pius Biribononaha – Member, Deputy Solicitor General (MoJCA)
Jacqueline Basemera – Secretary to the LOC (MoES)
As highlighted in the Secretariat publication
Chan 2024 LOW RES and the First Lady’s inauguration speech, the following individuals lead specialised functional committees:
Brighton Barugahare – Government Services
Ambrose Tashobya – Infrastructure & Facilities
Justus Mugisha – Sporting
Kalema Ronnie – Competition Organising
Dr. Ogwel Bernard Patrick – Finance & Resource Mobilisation
Rogers Byamukama – Protocol & Hospitality
Dr. Mugimba Dennis – Marketing & Communication
These sub-committees collectively support security, ICT & accreditation, workforce & volunteers, medical & anti-doping, events operations, commercial services, branding, spectator services, and team services, as outlined in the CHAN/AFCON Secretariat report.
The Uganda LOC is responsible for:
Planning and executing AFCON 2027 operations within Uganda.
Coordinating with CAF and the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Ensuring infrastructure readiness, including:
Mandela National Stadium (Namboole)
Hoima City Stadium
Akii-Bua Memorial Stadium (Lira)
Upgraded training facilities nationwide
Managing tournament logistics, accreditation, safety, and fan engagement.
Mobilising financial and technical resources.
Ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper utilisation of public funds.
Delivering a lasting legacy in sports development and tourism.
Vision for AFCON 2027
The Uganda LOC is guided by a clear vision:
To deliver a successful AFCON 2027 tournament that showcases Uganda’s hospitality, strengthens East African unity, and leaves a lasting legacy in infrastructure, youth empowerment, tourism, and economic growth.
As emphasized during the inauguration, AFCON 2027 is more than a football tournament. It is:
A symbol of regional integration under PAMOJA.
A catalyst for infrastructure transformation.
A platform for national branding.
A vehicle for youth development and job creation.
A statement of Uganda’s recovery, resilience, and readiness on the continental stage.
Looking Ahead
With infrastructure progressing, inter-government coordination in place, and lessons learned from CHAN 2024 successfully internalised, Uganda is firmly on course to co-host one of the most memorable AFCON tournaments in history.
PAMOJA 2027 is not just about football —
It is about legacy, unity, and a new chapter in East African sport.