Mugimba, Chairperson of the LOC Communications and Promotion Sub-Committee Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has opened the door for businesses to compete for procurement opportunities linked to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) inviting qualified firms to register for pre-qualification ahead of the rollout of tournament contracts later this year. The exercise is expected to pave the way for Ugandan companies to compete for contracts across a broad range of sectors, including hospitality, transport, information technology, security, branding, media production, event management and medical services. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network (URN) on Wednesday, Dr Dennis K.
“We invite all qualified, experienced and reputable potential suppliers to register their interest through the pre-qualification process. Only firms that successfully meet the required standards will be invited to submit bids when the procurement process officially begins,” Mugimba said. He emphasized that the supplier registration process is free of charge and warned businesses against fraudsters demanding payment in exchange for registration.
The registration follows a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on May 18, 2026, inviting companies from across the continent to express interest in supplying goods and services for the 2027 tournament, which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. CAF is expected to begin issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the first week of August 2026, while Uganda’s national procurement process is expected to progress to competitive bidding between September and October 2026. The current pre-qualification exercise, launched by Uganda’s LOC in July, will remain open until the end of the month, although officials say the deadline may be extended if necessary.
According to the LOC, procurement opportunities will cover almost every aspect of tournament delivery, including hospitality and accommodation, catering, transport and logistics, information and communication technology (ICT), media and digital production, branding, medical a…
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