By Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on international investors to take advantage of Uganda’s vast, largely untapped investment opportunities, highlighting the country’s stability, supportive policies and growth prospects.
Addressing trade and investment delegations from organisations including the Westminster Africa Business Association, the South Asia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and representatives from the United Arab Emirates at her office in Kampala on February 17, 2026, Nabbanja pitched Uganda as a secure and attractive destination for foreign capital.
“Uganda is stable, secure and fully open to global investors,” she said, noting that government policies are designed to protect capital, guarantee transparency and ensure long-term profitability.
She underscored improvements in Uganda’s macroeconomic fundamentals, infrastructure and regulatory environment, which she said have helped create a predictable and competitive business climate. “We are ready to work with credible partners who are looking for growth opportunities in a market that is both resilient and strategically positioned in the region,” Nabbanja added.
Investment Support and Priority Sectors
Nabbanja encouraged foreign investors to register their ventures with the Uganda Investment Authority to access a range of tax and non-tax incentives, including guidance services, licensing support and aftercare to nurture long-term partnerships that boost national development.
She also highlighted key sectors offering significant investment potential, such as renewable and non-renewable energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, transport and logistics, education, finance, oil and gas, and tourism. “These sectors present immense potential for value addition, job creation, and export growth,” she said, emphasising the government’s focus on technology transfer, skills development and industrialisation.
Government Commitment to Investor Confidence
Nabbanja also commended the role of strategic partnerships in driving investment inflows. She praised the Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom for forging connections that have attracted interest from international firms and deepened commercial ties with Uganda.
Speaking at the same event, Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding investors, pledging swift resolution of concerns that might hamper operations.
Delegates attending the engagement said they were impressed by Uganda’s clear investment policies and the range of opportunities across multiple sectors, expressing optimism about deepening economic cooperation.
