Uganda Investment Authority

13/08/2025

The circus has began...

Electoral Commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi has announced that, by 3 pm today, over 114 presidential aspirants have picked nomination forms.

He said the aspirants currently represent five political parties, including National Resistance Movement, National Economic Empowerment Dialogue, the Forum for Democratic Change, Conservative Party, and Common Man’s Party.



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01/05/2025

Uganda investment Authority organized its annual investors engagement aimed at addressing the bottlenecks faced by investors in the park. The event was hosted at the contractor Lagan-Dott campsite in the park and officiated by the Hon. minister Evelyn Anite. The respective government MDAs were also in attendance to interface and respond to the investors challenges. UIA is committed to improving the investment climate in Uganda.

08/04/2025

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the country’s chief investment promotion agency, was recognized as the “Second Best Investment Promotion Agency in Africa”.

The prestigious award went to UIA for promoting and facilitating private sector investors above her other counterparts on the continent.

Uganda’s submission for the competition, in which 50 investment promotion agencies participated, is Tembo Steels, the most vertically integrated and diversified steel plant in Africa.

The award was received at a colourful gala held at the three-day Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress 2025 which is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (April 7 – 9, 2025).

The AIM Global Investment Awards aim to recognise the best-performing Investment Promotion Agencies across the globe.

The awards are an initiative of the AIM Foundation, an independent international organisation committed to empowering the world’s economy by boosting effective promotion strategies and facilitating opportunities for economic productivity and expansion.

The AIM Congress 2025 is being held under the theme "Mapping the Future of Global Investment: The New wave of a Globalized Investment Landscape - Towards a New Balanced world Structure.”

The Congress is being attended by over 25,000 participants, including speakers, decision-makers, investors, experts, academics, and the media, representing 180 countries.

Receiving the accolade on behalf of the country, Uganda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Zaake Wanume Kibedi, said: “We thank the government of Uganda, the UAE, the UIA and the private sector for this joint concerted effort that made this achievement possible. We are participating in this global event to promote Uganda’s economic and commercial diplomacy”.

The Director General of UIA, Robert Mukiza, said the award welcomed the award as proof of what the authority is doing in driving Uganda’s industrialization agenda.

This is the third time Uganda and UIA are winning international accolades at the Annual Investment Meeting Congress, now in its fourteenth year.

In 2022, Uganda was recognized as the best investment destination in Africa, while UIA was awarded as the best investment promotion agency in East Africa. In 2023, Uganda was recognized as the best investment destination in Africa.

20/01/2025

Parliament wants increased financing for UIA to drive industrialization

By David Rupiny / January 17, 2025

Members of Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development have hailed the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) for successfully advancing Uganda’s industrialization agenda and want more budgetary support.

The MPs, in particular, emphasized the need for solid financing for industrial park development to boost investments in value-adding projects and cottage industries and create jobs, especially for young people.

This was on January 16, when the UIA’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP) for the financial year 2025/2026 was presented. The Director General, Robert Mukiza, led the UIA management team.

The Authority is seeking 173.9 billion shillings to cater for wage and non-wage expenditures, with the bulk of the money, 161.5 billion shillings, in already approved external financing, going for ongoing infrastructure development in industrial parks.

In the financial year 2025/26, UIA’s key priority intervention would be promoting Uganda as the preferred destination for foreign and domestic investment in Africa to increase the value of investments.

Another key intervention is improving domestic and international competitiveness and a “doing business environment” through an efficient one-business-stop centre to reduce business costs.

Other key interventions are accelerating Uganda’s industrialization through serviced industrial and business parks to promote investment for economic transformation and employment creation through value addition and technology transfer and undertaking research and advocacy for favourable investment measures and policies.

The planned activities include establishing appropriate value-addition infrastructure, modern packaging and branding industries and services to support value-addition, decentralized government services to the private sector through the UIA One-Stop Centre, and aggressive investment promotion and facilitation.

The MPs said they are happy to note that the UIA’s work in promoting investment and industrialization is visible and progressive. They cited industrial park development, industries, and increasing varieties and volumes of locally made products and services.

The Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Amos Kankunda, said, “I’m happy to learn that the Authority has created the Domestic Investment Division, entirely meant to ease the investment processes for our local investors. We applaud UIA for that.”

The Committee’s acting Vice Chairperson, Hon. Dr. Emely Kugonza, said for Uganda to achieve 10-fold economic growth, there must be a strong investment in industrial park development across Uganda.

“We need to change the trajectory and narratives. The Government and the Ministry of Finance should adequately finance the Uganda Investment Authority to get our industrial growth and development to where we want to be”, said MP Kugonza.

The Director General of UIA, Robert Mukiza, said the Authority is laser-focused on investments that add value to local raw materials, create jobs, and transfer technology, knowledge, and skills.

Mukiza said UIA does not favour international investors over domestic ones, emphasizing that all are considered investors and are entitled to government tax and non-tax incentives. He said that to drive domestic investment, UIA has a Division dedicated to domestic investment promotion.

In the financial year 2023/24, UIA licensed 426 planned investment projects valued at 2.61 billion dollars, equivalent to 9.63 trillion Ugandan shillings.

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13/01/2025

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is at your service for key investment and business support services.

21/10/2024

This is happening from Tuesday, October 22 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Kampala. The Uganda Investment Authority and Equity Bank Uganda will showcase various lucrative investment and business opportunities that Uganda, strategically located in the heart of Africa, offers.

21/10/2024

: Products from Mbale Industrial Park

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16/10/2024

New Board of Uganda Investment Authority inaugurated

A new Board of Directors of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the chief investment promotion agency of the Government of Uganda, has today been inaugurated.

The Chief Magistrate of Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court, Her Worship Ritah Kidasa, administered the oath of secrecy and oath of office at the inauguration ceremony witnessed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, and the State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Evelyne Anite.

The new board, which was appointed effective October 1, 2024, for an initial three-year period, replaces the Morrison Rwakakamba-headed board.

The new Chairman is Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, an economist, entrepreneur and who represents the private sector.

Other members of the board are:

Dr. Anna Nakanwagi-Mukwaya - a medical doctor, public health specialist and scientific director and Chief Executive of Mak4, a skincare company and an investor in Namanve Industrial Park;

Dr. Patrick Wakida Godfrey – the Chief Executive Officer of Research World International Ltd. and Chair of pharmaceutical company, Dei BioPharma. He represents the private sector;

Mrs. Bridget Nambooze Musumba - Managing Partner in CM Advocates LLP, which specializes in cross-border business mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, real estate, and finance. She represents the private sector;

Ms. Namakoye Faith Jullie – an entrepreneur, representing the private sector;

Lynette Bagonza, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. She represents the ministry; and

Mr. Byaruhanga Ira Kirungi John - Acting Commissioner in the Tax Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. He represents the ministry.

The Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, said the number one task of the new board is to steer UIA to drive Uganda’s industrialization agenda effectively.

“This is a serious role and your responsibility is to boost industrialization and create jobs for our young people because unemployment is an existential problem and your focus should be on how many jobs we are creating yearly”, said Kasaija.

Minister Kasaija warned the board members against engaging in corrupt practices and creating a conducive environment for investments in Uganda.

He said: “Deal with investors very well, make them your friends instead of repelling them. If you mess up things, you will frustrate our quest for full industrialization. I want to hear every investor is being treated humanely and assisted to set up investments and create jobs”.

He thanked the Rwakakamba-headed board for its significant contribution to driving Uganda's industrialization agenda and urged them to continue sharing ideas and experiences with the new board.

The State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Evelyn Anite, told the new board to get to work in earnest and ensure seamless provision of services to investors in order to boost Uganda’s industrialization.

“Be truthful, candid, and don’t fear anybody. My expectation of you is to steer UIA well and acquaint yourself with the operations and assets of the authority,” said Anite.

The new chairman, Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, emphasized the importance of teamwork, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and adherence to institutional policies to enable the smooth running of the authority.

Dr. Kyamanywa said UIA has a very clear mission of promoting, attracting, and retaining value-adding domestic and foreign investments, a challenge that must be dealt with.

“The country is looking at us and at the end of the day we must demonstrate to Ugandans the number of industries and jobs we have created and policy reforms we have championed”, said Dr. Kyamanywa.

He reached out to the management and staff of UIA to look at the changes not as a threat but as an opportunity to cultivate common ground, tackle the challenges of investments, and move forward.

The outgone Chairman of UIA, Morrison Rwakakamba, thanked President Yoweri Museveni for allowing him to serve the country and hailed the collegiality he had with the finance ministry and management and staff of UIA.

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30/09/2024

President Museveni calls on Ugandans to harness opportunities at Kapeeka Industrial Park

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the communities surrounding Kapeeka Industrial Park to seize its opportunities to market their products and uplift household incomes.

The President made these remarks while officiating the opening of a two-day trade fair at Namunkekera Agro Processing Limited, located in Nakaseke District.

“I commend Gen. Salim Saleh for his strategic vision in securing land for investment, which paved the way for establishing this industrial park,” Museveni stated.

He further extended his appreciation to the investors who have responded to his call to invest in Uganda, acknowledging their critical role in fostering the country's economic growth.

Local farmers appealed for financial support, requesting UGX 4.4 billion to enhance their SACCO’s production capacity.

President Museveni also addressed ongoing land disputes, assuring veterans that they will not face forced evictions from their land, and pledged to meet with Gen. Salim Saleh to find a resolution.

Vice President Jessica Alupo praised Kapeeka Industrial Park for its role in advancing Uganda’s import substitution strategy and expanding trade opportunities.

The vice president recognized the contributions of investors towards the country’s economic transformation and lauded Gen. Salim Saleh’s patriotism in executing the President’s industrialization agenda.

The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa,
credited President Museveni’s leadership in championing industrialization, which has played a pivotal role in Uganda’s economic progress.

The Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment, Evelyn Anite, emphasized the significance of the “Buy Uganda, Build Uganda” (BUBU) initiative, urging Ugandans to support local products to boost national revenue and create jobs.

Minister Anite noted that Kapeeka Industrial Park currently employs over 15,000 people, greatly contributing to reducing unemployment in the area.

Alice Kaboyo, the Minister of State for the Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, highlighted Kapeeka's historical journey from a battleground to a thriving industrial center, attributing this transformation to President Museveni's visionary leadership.

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27/09/2024

Today, Uganda Investment Authority hosted the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Tunda Market members at its HQ (Uganda Business Facilitation Centre). A dozen members pitched for funding & 3 female enterprises emerged as winners: Afrikado, Afro-Oil & Kanyes Dairy Farm. It was a hive of activity as the members matched up; as producers, buyers, referees, etc.

02/09/2024

UIA showcasing One-Stop Centre services at 3rd Rwenzori Theluji (snow) Festival on Tourism, Trade and Investment

The 3rd edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival on tourism, trade, and investment takes place from September 5 to 8, 2024, in Kasese Municipality in western Uganda.

This year’s festival, expected to attract over 50,000 people, will be celebrated under the theme “Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation“.

The Uganda Investment Authority, a partner/sponsor of the festival, will showcase its key investment and business services provided by over 15 public and private sector agencies at its One-Stop Centre ( www.ebiz.go.ug )

For details, go to:

https://www.ugandainvest.go.ug/uia-showcasing-one-stop-centre-services-at-3rd-rwenzori-theluji-snow-festival-on-tourism-trade-and-investment/

27/08/2024

Management and staff of Uganda Investment Authority bidding farewell to outgoing Deputy Director General Dr Paul Kyalimpa at Protea Hotel, Kampala.