Who we are
We are an association of businesses in Uganda's Bunyoro region, formed for the purpose of promoting our business interests as we take advantage of the existing opportunities to develop our region and our nation. Our Vision
A Leading, Enterprising and Wealthy Business Community. Our Mission
To Provide Sustainable Quality Products and Services to the Uganda's Oil and gas Industry as well
as develop competitiveness within the business community to be able to harness opportunities beyond the oil and gas industry. Our Goals
• To create awareness of the prevailing and potential business opportunities.
• To work with partners to drive our mission forward.
• To promote Unity and Trust among the enterprising community.
• To develop the competitiveness of the business community for better markets and sustainability.
• Group by sectors the Business Club members, with each sector annually electing their sector head. What we do
• We improve the business environment especially in regard to working with Oil and gas companies.
• We help coordinate activities aimed at helping entrepreneurs formalize their businesses
• We lobby for strengthening of financial support
• We coordinate activities aimed at improving competitiveness and promoting entrepreneurship by improving business skills , use of ICT, bridging quality and standards gaps
• We lobby for support for beginners and start-ups.
• We enhance Talent development.
• We increase Production, productivity and Competitive Marketing
• We promote Value Addition for competitive Marketing.
• We promote Capacity building. Our Members
Our membership consists of traders, manufacturers, farmers, mariners, members of professions, civil servants, both local and international companies, representatives of national authorities and private individuals who are active and interested in the prosperity and well-being of the Bunyoro region. Golden members
Golden membership is for the enterprising community based in or who operates in Bunyoro Region. Golden members have voting rights and the right to serve on committees. Affiliate members
This is open to voluntary, charitable and non – profit making associations that operate in the aforementioned area. These receive full benefits of membership but are not eligible to hold a position on the committee or vote in an election. Honorary members
From time to time individuals who have contributed to the development of Bunyoro region, in the opinion of the committee can benefit, by becoming honorary members. Benefits of Membership:
The prime benefit of club’s membership is the opportunity to network, share business ideas and experiences with other entrepreneurs aiming at taking advantage of the opportunities that will arise from the development of the oil and gas Industry. Members also receive from time to time special offers from other member businesses or external support agencies that are deemed to be beneficial to the membership by the executive committee. Membership fees (Uganda Shillings)
• Local Registered Business: 50,000
This option is available for Ugandan registered businesses, not yet incorporated as companies.
• Local Registered Companies: 100,000
This option is available for Ugandan registered companies.
• International Companies: 1,000,000
This option is available for international companies but with operations in Uganda.
• Application Fee: 10,000
This fee is paid by all businesses and companies prior to picking the membership registration forms. Procedure of Becoming a member
1. Pay for the application form(visit our offices for our bank account details)
2. Pick and fill in your application form (visit our offices for the application form and guidance on how to fill in)
3. Return the filled in application form together with receipts or bankslips showing paymennt for membership application and membership registration fee.
4. Get in touch with our website manager go have your business profiled on our website
Note:
After fully registering, you will receive a copy of our constitution and other relevant documents and materials. For any further questions or queries, visit our offices or contact us using email and
the phone numbers provided. Our website is open and also use it to get links to twitter, google plus to follow us. Our Executive Committee Members
1. Chairperson: Mugisa Samuel
2. Vice Chairperson: Jackson Wabyona Rugambwa
3. Secretary: Lillian Barugahara
4. Treasurer: Olimi Nyabongo John
5. Promotions and Marketing: Kaboyo Brian
Co-Opted Members
6. Robert Mwesigwa
8. Kalisa Joab
9. Shadrach Mwijakubi
Our partners
• Hoima District Local Government
• Uganda Investment Authority
• Tullow Oil Pty
• Spice FM
• Traidlinks
Ongoing events
• Radio Talk-shows (these are regular and presently hosted monthly by Spice FM; members will be reminded whenever applicable)
• Members Business Profiling (available to registered members, details will be provided to individual members)
• Business Trainings and workshops (members will be notified whenever available)
• Members' Registration (for new members)
Contact Us
Bunyoro Business Club
Rotary Stage,
Hoima Municipality
P. Box 2, Hoima
Phone: 256 772 470596/ 772 864966/ 757 910971
Email: [email protected]
