The government tasked Ithuba to contribute 147 Billion Shillings annually comprising 87 Billion in gaming taxes and 60 Billion in non-tax revenues. These funds, according to the Ministry, would go a long way in building sports infrastructure ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations set to be hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania in 2027.
The 10-year license expected to raise more than 140 billion shillings in government revenues per year, comes at a time the Uganda has intensified investments in sports facilities especially stadia, with in mind, the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to be hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.