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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Hoima, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 33stories have been published about Hoima which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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UHRC Tribunal Awards Shs69.5 Million to Victims Of Torture and Illegal Detention in Bunyoro

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal has ruled in favor of four individuals who suffered torture and unlawful detention at the hands of police officers in Hoima District. The victims were awarded a combined total of Shs69.5 million in compensation for the severe human rights violations they endured.   Presided over by UHRC Chairperson Hon. Mariam Wangadya, alongside tribunal members Hon. Hajat Shifrah Lukwago, Hon. Simeo Muwanga Ns…See the Story

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Hoima gets shs900 million piped water project

Buhuka piped water system in Kikuube. The government is constructing a shillings 900 million piped water project in Kiganja sub county in Hoima district. PHOTO URN Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Program (UGIFT) has embarked on the construction of a shillings 926 million piped water project in Hoima district. The construction of the water project is being undertaken in Kibanda …Read Article

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3rd Mwenge Corporate League: Hoima Elites win title unbeaten

There was jubilation at Katosa Holly ground as Hoima Elites Football Club was crowned champions for the third edition of the Mwenge Corporate League. The victors capped off a sensational unbeaten campaign with a 2–1 penalty shootout win over St. Peter’s Health Club after a goalless draw in the final. The Hoima-based team delivered a master class in consistency, going the entire tournament without defeat and conceding just two goals in nine match…Read Article

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Uganda Tourism Board Engages Stakeholders in Hoima to Boost Tourism and Cultural Heritage

On June 10, 2025, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) organized a significant engagement workshop in Hoima city, aiming to enhance tourism development through collaboration with local stakeholders. The event, held amidst the backdrop of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Empango celebrations, focused on strategic areas such as marketing, digital transformation, and cultural preservation. The workshop brought together tourism stakeholders to discuss Uganda …Tourism · HoimaRead Article

Gov’t allocates $2.5M to National Sports Endowment

THE government has allocated $2.5 million under the National Endowment for Sports in the 2025/2026 budget, aimed at supporting federations, local sporting events, coaching certification, and long-term athlete development.Hoima · HoimaSee the Story

Government earmarks 1.3 trillion for Sports infrastructure development in the 2025/26 National budget

Government of the Republic of Uganda confirmed it has allocated 1.3 trillion shillings (about 361 million dollars) for sports infrastructure development in the 2025/26 national budget. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija revealed this during the National budget reading on Thursday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. He confirmed that 1.3 trillion shillings has been earmarked from the 72.3 trillion budget. The allo…Hoima · HoimaRead Article

Breaking News!! Engineer Asiimwe Jonard Confirms Bid for NRM Vice Chairperson Western Uganda, Visits Party Headquarters

Engineer Jonard Asiimwe, the current NRM Chairman for Hoima City, has officially confirmed his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Western Region. He made this announcement during a visit to the NRM Party Headquarters, where he verified that his name is correctly listed on the official party register, a requirement ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. Speaking to the media shortly after the verification process, Eng…Hoima · HoimaRead Article

Tears as Deo Kasozi bids farewell to Kitara Football Club

Since July 2022, Deo Kasozi has been president of Uganda Premier League entity Kitara Football Club. On Heroes Day, 9th June 2025, Kasozi officially announced retiring from the club presidency. “In respect of the Kitara Football Club constitution, I have decided to retire from the presidency of Kitara Football Club,” Kasozi spoke to the media during a press conference held in Hoima city. For three seasons, Kasozi has been president of the club, …Hoima · HoimaSee the Story

Heroes Day Message From Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, NRM Vice Chairperson Western Uganda Aspirant

As Uganda celebrates Heroes Day, Eng. Jonard Asiimwe a respected energy sector expert and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairman for Hoima City has shared a powerful message of purpose, patriotism, and progress. In his statement, Eng. Asiimwe called on Ugandans to remember that today’s heroes are not only found in history books. “In this generation, heroes are those who solve problems, who educate the youth, who lead with vision, and who br…Hoima · HoimaSee the Story

Hundreds participate in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Empango run

The Kingdom subjects ready to take off for the run. PHOTO URN Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects have this morning participated in the Empango run. The marathon is one of the pre-activities to commemorate Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru’s 31st coronation anniversary. Flagging off this year’s run on Saturday at the Kingdom chambers, Andrew Byakutaga, the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister, says the…Hoima · HoimaRead Article

ID Confiscation by Moneylenders Threatens Bunyoro National ID Renewal

A critical mass renewal of National Identity Cards in Uganda’s Bunyoro sub-region is facing significant disruption as a growing number of residents are unable to participate due to their IDs being confiscated by moneylenders. This widespread practice, particularly prevalent in the districts of Hoima, Kikuube, and Buliisa, and acutely affecting communities along the shores of Lake Albert, raises serious concerns that thousands may miss out on upd…Hoima · HoimaRead Article

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