600 places to catch fireworks tonight

New year fete: As the world welcomes the New Year, tradition has been that fireworks take centre stage at the stroke of midnight. And to usher in 2017 tonight, the Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, has cleared 618 venues for the spectacular display of fireworks. The police boss has also authorised six companies to supply fireworks. The cleared firms include Tomil Fireworks Ltd, Light Africa (U) Ltd, Quality Lighting Ltd, Party Fireworks Ltd, Extremes Events Ltd and Fesco Ltd. Gen Kayihura on Thursday said all fireworks would be escorted by counterterrorism police and fireworks displays shall last for only five minutes. Out of the 618 places cleared, Kampala Metropolitan area that covers Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono has 321 venues. Joseph Kato presents the venues.

KMP East (Jinja Road)

Hotel Africana LtdWampewo, Silver Springs Bugolobi, Silk Liquid Bugolobi, Ethiopian Restaurant Lugogo, Victory Church Namboole, Essela Country Hotel Kira, Sports View Hotel Kireka, St Peter’s Church of Uganda Kisaasi, Royal Suites Bugolobi, Lohana Academy Kololo, Uganda Martyrs Namugongo, Colline Hotel Mukono, Ridar Hotel Ltd Seeta and Jubile Christian Life International.
KMP South (Katwe/CPS)

Kampala Serena Hotel, MTN Towers, Aya Hilton Hotel Nakasero, St Stephen’s Church C.O.U Kisugu, Kalina Pub Kyengera, Wonder World Kansanga, Uganda Martyrs Church Katwe, Miracle Centre Najjanankumbi, Freedom City Mall Namasuba, Entebbe Power Centre Church, Bethel Healing Centre Kitende and Kiwamirembe Shrine Kajjansi.

KMP North
Ambiance Discotheque Bakuli, St Matia Mulumba Parish, City of the Lord Mulago, Wandegeya Market Square, Georgina Garden Lubya Hill, The E-Zone Club Kasubi, Ice Lounge Gayaza, Rock Ford Bar and Restaurant Mpererwe, Kavule Pub Matugga, CBS Mengo Lubiri, Enkuuka CBS 2016, ABSTV’Revival Church Kawaala, Golden Leisure Centre and Gardens Wakiso, and Kakiri Gardens.

Masaka & Mbarara
Lwasa Gardens, Golf Lane Hotel, Hotel Hollanda and Hotel Zebra all in Masaka and Igongo Cultural Centre, Club Vegas, Lake View Hotel, Agip Motel and Rooftop of Mpororo Building in Mbarara.

Mityana, Kiboga & Mubende
Joggies Recreation Centre, Bulaga COU, Royal Ambassadors Kiboga, and Club 1 Mubende.

Gomba and Mpigi
Grace Redeemed Church Maddu-Gomba, Light Africa Club Bulembo and Ntwantwa Gardens Katende have been permitted to display fireworks.

Arua and Gulu
Dream Corner Hotel, Heritage Courts, Zinawanyewe Onduparaka and Prince Palace Hotel all in Arua have been cleared as well as Acholi Inn, Booma Hotel, Pece Stadium, Bamboo Sports Villas, and Hope of Glory Academy in Gulu District.

Luwero, Nakaseke & Nakasongola
Vivalavie Club Bombo, Nimrode Beach Hotel Luwero, Vespa Club Kapeeka and All Saints, Praise and Worship Centre Kiwoko.

Buikwe & Kayunga
Only Lugazi Play Ground, Bohemare Port Kayunga and Kayunga Play Ground will display fireworks.

Busoga sub-region
Friends of Kaliro Country Resort, Century Hotel Ltd Kaliro and Kamuli Pastors Fellowship. Barbra Gardens Hotel Iganga, Bugiri Savannah Hotels, Zeu Resort Hotel Mayuge and ACM Freedom Centre Church Namayingo. Others are Nile Village Hotel, Divine Love Beach, Laftaz Comedy Lounge, Source of The Nile and Extreme Music and Events Bugembe Stadium. Mbale Resort, Mbale Sports Club, Freedom Club Mbale and Mbale Municipal Stadium.

Hoima & Fort Portal
Miika Eco Resort 2010, Glory Summit Hotel and Speed Away Motor Club Masindi all in Hoima and Mountains of the Moon, Toro Palace, Fort Sun City in Fort Portal

Kasese
Spring Hotel, Great Lakes Safaris Premises and Rwenzori International Hotel.

Soroti
Voice of Teso FM, Akello Hotel and Christ Embassy