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Published by: Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in UgandaEmail: [email protected]

With support from:Economic and Commercial Counsellor’s Office,Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of UgandaEmail: [email protected]

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Doing Business in UgandaWhat you need to know

Contents

Publisher’s Note 3Introduction 5

Part 01: Uganda at a glanceAbout Uganda 8Uganda’s Economy 9Health and security 11Travelling to Uganda 11Market access of Ugandan products 11

Part 02: doing Business in UgandaGetting startedInformation and procedure on registering a company in Uganda 14How to acquire a Tax Identification Number (TIN) 15How to acquire a Trading Licence 15

How to acquire Investment Licence (optional) 16The necessary permits needed to do business in Uganda 16Work permitsHow to acquire work permits 18Getting connectedHow to get connected to the national electricity grid 20How to get connected to the national water network 21How to get water in areas where there is no national water network 21Acquiring propertyHow to acquire land for investment in Uganda 22How to acquire property as a foreign investor 23Requirements for acquiring land for investment in Uganda 23TaxesTaxes applicable when doing business in Uganda 28Repatriation of funds from Uganda 28Tax incentives to foreign investors in Uganda 28

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Cross border tradeTrading across borders given that Uganda is a land locked country 29Product certificationUNBS Product Certification 29Labour lawsEmployment and labour regulation framework 30Immigration lawsImmigration 31Dispute resolutionCommercial dispute arbitration and contract enforcement 32Commercial insolvency and what you must know 32Environmental lawsEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 33

Part 03: Key investment areasOil and Gas Sector 36Mining Sector 37Transport & Construction 43Agriculture 44Energy 45Tourism and Culture 46Education 47Trade 48Manufacturing 49Information, Communication & Technology 50Printing and Media 51Housing and Real Estate 51Financial Services 52Urban Planning and Development 53Health 54

Part 04: directoryUseful Contacts 56Members of the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda 59

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Welcome to the very first Report on Do-ing Business in Uganda 2018, which is in-tended to help, guide and simplify the decisions of any national and foreign in-vestors in Uganda. The business world to-day operates in a midst of an information revolution. Capacity building is needed to understand the factors that determine in-vestment decisions.

Uganda is located in East Africa in the region com-monly known as the Great Lakes Region. It is a country that has many investment opportunities.

Before you invest in any country, there are a few questions that must be answered.

How do you decide to invest in any country? What are the investment opportunities? How do you acquire factors of production in the country? What is the legal framework in that country?

You need to make informed decisions on many things before you invest your capital. If you don’t have comprehensive answers to these questions, you may find it difficult to make the right deci-sions. As an investor, you will spend the money and if things don’t work, it may put you into trou-ble. Therefore, the most important thing for any investor is not to lose money.

Publisher’s note

Eng. Zhang Weidong, Chairman, Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda

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Yet in most times the information about investing in any country is scattered in many government ministries, departments and agencies. Where it is available, in some cases, the information is not comprehensive. This makes it even more difficult for foreign investors who don’t know much about the countries in which they want to invest in their capital to make decisions.

This book compiles all the information you need to know if you want to do business in Uganda. It provides information on the economy and the legal framework of the country including the nec-essary permits one may require to do business. It also contains information on utility services such as electricity and water, opportunities in the country and how an investor can take advantage of them.

What makes this report unique and more inter-esting is the fact that it gives all the contacts in-cluding addresses of the departments and/organ-isations that you need to know in Uganda.

I want to encourage all investors who want to do business in Uganda and indeed those doing business in the country, to familiarize themselves with the information contained in this book. It provides contact details including website links which can enable an investor to directly get in touch with the concerned office, department, ministry or organisation.

I highly recommend this book to all new and op-erational investors, policy makers, students, re-searchers and any person who needs to get deep-er knowledge about Uganda.

acknowledgment I would like to thank all those who helped us in one way or another during the preparation of this book. Particularly, we wish to thank the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda for financially supporting the publication. Without your support, it would have been impossible to publish this book.

I also want to appreciate the Government of Uganda, the ministries, departments, agencies, libraries, me-dia houses and professionals who availed our consul-tant with all the necessary information for this book.

I want to recognize and appreciate the contribution of the staff of the Economic and Commercial Coun-sellor’s office in the Embassy of the People’s Re-public of China in the Republic of Uganda for all the effort that they put in to make sure that the book contains the necessary information.

I also want to thank all the member companies of the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda and especially the staff of China Communi-cations Construction Company, who worked hand-in-hand with our consultant to make sure that the book is reader-friendly and published in time.

Last, but not least, I sincerely wish to thank our consultant, HAI Agency Uganda Ltd, for their pro-fessionalism and tireless effort during the process of complying and publishing this report.

I wish you nice reading.

Zhang WeidongChairmanChinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda

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Introduction

Uganda is located in East Africa in a region commonly known as the Great Lakes region. Found at the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda gained her independence from the Great Britain on October 9, 1962. It has over the years grown in various spheres. The country has a lot of potential that has not been tapped, leav-ing most parts of the country undeveloped.

The country relies heavily on imports of manufactured products for its 42 million people. Yet, given its cen-tral location in East and Central Africa, Uganda is well placed to serve a market comprising Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

Uganda’s population is relatively educated thanks to a government initiative to provide free education at primary and secondary levels, as well as university bursaries for students in all science and arts fields. The government also provides loans to those students who qualify to go to universities but are not able to pri-vately finance their education.

As a result, therefore, Uganda has a critical mass of citizens that can easily be skilled for any tasks, thereby providing available and affordable labour for some of the industries that are poised to make the country a leading economy in East and Central Africa.

One such industry is the nascent oil sector. Uganda discovered commercial quantities of oil in 2006. The country has been working with a number of international oil companies such as Total, Tullow Oil and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to start development and the production of oil and gas. Once oil production starts, Uganda will become one of the major oil exporters in Africa. However, the govern-ment is keen to ensure that Uganda exports processed oil rather than crude oil. This will provide jobs to skilled workers from East and Central Africa.

Besides oil and gas, Uganda is also rich in other minerals, including gold, copper, phosphates and limestone. These vast mineral resources have attracted investors from China and other advanced economies. The in-vestors have brought in their world class technologies to Uganda. This is bound to result in the transfer of skills and technology to Uganda.

The country boasts of a favourable climate and fertile soils for agriculture, a rich wildlife, and vast plant cov-er, several water bodies and cultures that are strong ingredients for a strong tourism industry. The country’s government policies favour investments.

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Uganda is home to the River Nile, the longest river in the world and Lake Victoria, the world’s second biggest freshwater body lake in the world. River Nile is capable of producing more megawatts of power to supply the entire East African region. At the moment, Uganda is constructing two dams on the River Nile to increase its energy capacities for both domestic and industrial needs.

Isimba Dam will produce 183MW while Karuma Dam has the capacity to produce 600MW. Once these two dams go online, Uganda’s energy capabilities will make it a more attractive destination for investment. The country’s installed electricity capacity at the moment is 850MW.

In spite of all these positive attributes, Uganda has sometimes struggled to make it easier for investors to inject their money into the areas that could enable the country reap dividends such as producing goods for the regional market, solving its youth unemployment challenges and overcoming its trade deficits. This is essentially because doing business in any country, especially by foreign investors, requires information that can help them make more informed decisions on where to invest their money. That information needs to be laid out in the best and simpler to read format instead of it being scattered in many ministries and government agencies.

This guide, therefore, addresses this challenge in a bid to enable investors acquire the information they need to do business in ways that are beneficial to themselves and the Uganda’s economy.

It must be noted that this is not an assessment to enable one make a decision to invest in Uganda, rather, it is a compilation of information on each of the key sectors, listing the opportunities available in each key sector and the procedures one must undertake to ensure compliance with laws that govern investments in Uganda.

The book is laid out in three parts. Part One provides information about Uganda while Part Two provides an overview of each of the key sectors and the investment opportunities available. Part Three unpacks the procedure that one needs to undertake to ensure compliance.

These include information such as obtaining a trading license and necessary permits in some of the sectors as well as legal framework under which investors can do business.

We believe that this book will make a great contribution towards ensuring that investors, both the old and new, are furnished with relevant information that will enable them reduce the losses in time and money that they have hitherto incurred due to limited access to the kind of information that allows them to do business in a lot faster and in an enabling environment.

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Uganda at a glance01

What you need to know about Uganda

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Uganda

LocationUganda is located in East Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa. It is bordered by Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the south-west, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west and South Sudan to the north.

Economy

PeoplePopulation: Uganda has a total population of 42.86 million people.

Geography

Total Area: 241,038 km2

Population growth: 3.3% per Annum

Terrain: Mostly plateau with rims of mountains and many hilly places.

Climate: Tropical Climate, with generally two dry seasons of December-February and June- August.

Official Language: English

Life expectancy: 60 years

Timezone: GMT +3 Working Hours/Days: 08.00-17.00HRS (Monday – Friday)

Capital City: Kampala

Land surface area: 203,943 km2

Water surface area: 37,095 km2

Distance from sea: Uganda is located about 1,200km (by road) from the Indian Ocean

GDP (US$) GDP Growth Income Group Currency Unit

25.89 4.0% Lower income

Uganda ShillingBillion

Source: World Development Indicators database, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS, 2016/7)

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Uganda is a landlocked country and fertile with many water sources (lakes and rivers) located along the equator. Lake Victoria, located in the central part of the country, is the second biggest freshwater lake in the world. It is also the source of the River Nile, the longest river in the world. Tropical Savannah, vast rain-forests and extensive plains cover the country.

Uganda is a multilingual country with many ethnic groups. The majority of the pop-ulation are Bantu with the Baganda, found mainly in the central region, forming the majority. Other Bantu groups are found in the western part of the country. The north and eastern part of Uganda are dominated by the Nilotics and Central Sudanic people. Luganda is the business language and is widely spoken in most parts of the country. However, there are 56 legally recognized ethnic groups each with its own language. English is the official language.

The country was colonised by the British and gained her independence on October 9, 1962. However, the British still have influence through the official language, which is English and being donors (together with the Americans) of sectors such as health and education.

Chinese investments, however, are dominating the infrastructure and energy sector where many Chinese businesses are involved in the construction of roads, power dams and other key projects.

Uganda’s Economy

The growth of Uganda’s economy has been slow in recent years registering an average annual growth of 4.5% between 2011-2016, compared to the 7% achieved during the 1990s and early 2000s (World Bank). The slowdown is as a result of adverse weather since Uganda is a predominantly an agricultural economy, unrest in South Sudan—its neighbour to the north, private sector credit constraints and the poor execution of public projects.

However, there has been some growth starting from June 2017. This growth has been a result of growth in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services and favourable weather conditions for the agricultural sector. It is ex-pected that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will be above 5% in 2018 and could rise further to 6% the following year (2019). This favourable outlook, according to the World Bank, assumes that favourable weather conditions will continue as well as an increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows as oil exports draw closer and capital spending executed as planned.

Uganda continues to rely on rain-fed agriculture, which is a downside risk to growth. Most people are poor and the country registers low exports.

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Uganda is a land locked country that borders conflict prone countries such as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Instability in her neighbours could undermine exports and disrupt growth in refugee hosting parts of Uganda. Yet, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are Uganda’s second and forth top export destinations according to the World Bank. This means that any politi-cal instability in these countries negatively affects the growth of the country’s exports.

Nevertheless, Uganda has much potential as all sectors are ripe for investment with very good returns.

Uganda has a strong record of economic growth and poverty reduction. Over a peri-od of approximately 20 years, from the 1990s until around 2010, the average annual rate of economic growth stood at around 7%, one of the best performances in East Africa. However, in recent years, the rate of expansion has slowed down. The average growth rate of 4.5% over the past four years is below the regional average, the high growth rate recorded by neighbouring Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda and also below the target of 7.2%. In addition, demographic trends are not favourable to Uganda. At 3.1 percent annually, the country has one of the highest population growth rates in the world reducing per capita income growth significantly, to about 1-2% per year. Global headwinds, drought conditions, the crisis in South Sudan, reduction in access to credit and slowdown in the implementation of public investment projects are some of the major reasons for the sluggish growth recorded in 2016 and early 2017.

Health and security

Uganda is located in the tropics and borders many countries. This makes the country susceptible to outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola, yellow fever and Crimean-Con-go haemorrhagic fever, among others. However, the Ministry of Health and other world bodies ensure control of such diseases so that they don’t affect the majority of the population.

Other common diseases in Uganda include HIV/AIDS, malaria, bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis B and C, typhoid fever and cholera among others. Treatment for most of these diseases is widely available in both public and private hospitals across the country.

It is widely advisable to immunize yourself against yellow fever, hepatitis A and E; and always sleep under an insecticide treated mosquito nets to avoid malaria.

Water for drinking must always be boiled and avoid eating cold food to avoid cholera and other diseases.

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Market access of Ugandan

products

Most people arrive in Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, the coun-try’s only international airport from where foreign visitors can acquire visas on arrival. Road transport is the major form of transport in the country. Public do-mestic air, rail and water transport isn’t fully developed in the country. Travelling

to Uganda

Uganda might be a small country with a small (albeit growing) population but it has a huge market given its location neighbouring many countries that depend on it for agricultural, imported, processed and manufactured products. Such countries include Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan and Tanzania. It is also a member of the East African Community (EAC), a market of more than 150 million people with a combined GDP of US$74.5 billion.

It is also a member of the Common Markets for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) whose member states comprise about 468 million people. Ugandan investors have unrestricted access to both the EAC and COMESA as well as the United States of America under the African Growth Opportunities Act Market (AGOA) and the European Union through the Everything But Arms (EBA) protocol.

Like with health, the country’s location can sometimes compromise security as there are many porous borders where sometimes attacks can occur in some areas. There are also sometimes criminal gangs that could target investors. However, the country is generally secure and people can be free to move all over the country during day and night.

Nevertheless, it is advisable for investors not always to move with a lot of money in cash to avoid becoming targets of such gangs. Private security companies compli-ment the national security apparatus in securing people and their valuables.

For more information, Contact;Uganda Police Force HeadquartersKatalima Road, Naguru, KampalaTel: +256 414233814/ +256 414250613Emmergecy: 999/112Email: [email protected]: www.upf.go.ug/emergency/

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COMESa Member Countries

COMESA Member Countries

Uganda

Seychelles

Mauritius

Comoros

Libya

Burundi

Madagascar

Kenya

Egypt

Ethiopia

Eritrea

Djibouti

Sudan

S. Sudan

Zimbabwe

Swaziland

Malawi

D.R. Congo

Zambia

Rwanda

KEY

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Doing Business in Uganda

02What you need to know to start and operate a company

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Information and procedure on registering a company in Uganda

What you need to register a company• Pre-registration e.g. name verification or

reservation, notarization• Submit the Name Reservation Form to the

assessment window of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and obtain the bank pay-in slip

• Pay the name reservation fees at the bank • Reserve the company name • Pay the registration fees at a designated bank • File the registration documents at the Uganda

Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and obtain a Certification of Incorporation.

To register a foreign company, the following docu-ments are required:• Certified copies of Memorandum of Articles of

Association/Charter/ Constitution and Certificate from the country of origin duly witnessed. Registration forms:

• Form 13 – Statement of all subsisting charges• Form 24 – Particulars of Directors and

Secretaries• Form 25 – List of Names and Address of Persons

Resident in Uganda authorized to accept service on behalf of the company.

• Form 26 – Address and Principle Office of Company.

When you have all the documents ready, do self-as-sessment or pick assessment forms from URSB and pay the necessary fees. Upon registration, the registrar will issue a certificate of registra-tion within two working days.

For more information, Visit;Website: ursb.go.ug/business-registration-2/

getting started

Business and company registration is carried out by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau. A foreign company is a company which is incorporated in another country. If such a company wishes to carry out business in Uganda, it must be registered in Uganda.

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The TIN application can be completed online on the website of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), which is www.ura.go.ug. The company also regis-ters for Value Added Tax (VAT) if the company has an annual turnover of over UGX 150 million.

On uploading the application form online, the system will require an applicant to print out the online form which has to be signed and submitted to the nearest URA office together with Company Form 20 and a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.

For more information, Visit;www.ebiz.go.ug/procedure/obtain-the-trading-licence/?f=foreign

For more information, Visit;www.ura.go.ug/xlsUpdRegistrationAction.do

How to acquire a Tax Identification Number (TIN)

How to obtain Trading Licence ?A Trading Licence is a license or permission issued to someone upon application to a controlling au-thority to do something in a prescribed manner, usually after fulfillment of certain conditions and/or payment of a fee.

Why pay for a Trading Licence?It’s a Legal requirement for any person selling goods and services as provided for by the Licensing Act CAP 101 to enable Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) and other municipal councils regulate trade and order.

Besides the above regulatory role, payment of trad-ing licence fees contributes towards the financing

of Kampala City Council Authority’s and other mu-nicipal council’s service delivery.

What are the requirements for obtaining a Trad-ing Licence for Non-Nationals?• Two copies of passport photos• Work Permit• Original Certificate of Incorporation of the

company for the new business• Tax Identification Number (TIN)• Original rent receipt and tenancy agreement

from the land lord for the new business

*Requirements from Municipal Councils across the country may differ.

All businesses seeking a trading licence or any form of authorization necessary for purposes of conducting any business in Uganda must have a TIN. The company submits a personal inquiry form for each director and a corporate preliminary inquiry form in application for the TIN to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

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• The licence gives added confidence to the holder to engage third parties when making arrangements necessary for establishing the business enterprise

• It assists in getting the secondary licences and permits

• It assists in recommending the investor for various services for example, Commercial Banks, Development Partners, Equity Funders etc.

• Assists by recommending and following up acquisition of work permits

• It is a requirement for allocation of land in Government Industrial Parks and serves as added

advantage for approval of leases and linking to private land owners

• Acts as reference when match making domestic investors with inward investor missions for possible Joint Venture Partnerships, raw material suppliers or markets for finished products

• Holder enjoys the benefits of UIA investors’ One Stop Centre Service by getting first hand information

• Holder gets priority aftercare services when faced with specific challenges such as tax disagreement, closure due to non compliance that needs negotiations with other parties i.e. Government Departments and Agencies etc.

How to acquire Investment Licence (optional)

The necessary permits needed to do business in Uganda

Application Requirements:• Fill Entry / work permit form• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of passport• Attach Covering letter from company• Land title• Uganda Investment Authority Licence• Letter from Ministry of Agriculture regarding

intended agriculture venture• Recommendation from LC’s or RDC’s office• Work plan / Feasibility study of the project

undertaken• Security bond• Interpol letter from home country

Pick forms and submit them to;Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry & FisheriesLugard Avenue EntebbeTel: +256 414 320 006Email: [email protected]: www.agriculture.go.ug

agriculture

For more information, Visit;www.ebiz.go.ug/procedure/obtain-an-investment-licence/?f=foreign

There are permits for each of the key sectors in Uganda that are issued by the Government of Uganda to en-able investors do business in the country. The key sectors have been identified below:

Foreign Investors require a minimum of US$100,000 for their investment project to qualify for an Investment Licence. The Uganda Investment Authority issues the investment licence. What are the advantages of holding an investment licence?

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Application Requirements:• Fill work permit form• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of passport• Attach Covering letter from company• Security bond• Company’s documents: Articles, memorandum

and certificate of incorporation• Investment Licence• Certificate of incorporation

• Bank statement• Trading licence• Income tax clearance• Letter of good conduct from home country or

Interpol in country of origin

Pick forms and submit them to;Directorate of Citizenship and ImmigrationPlot 75 Jinja Road, Kampala - Uganda Tel: + 256 414 595 945

MiningApplication Requirements:• Fill Entry / work permit form• Photocopies of passport• 2 passport size photos• Attach Covering letter from company• Licence issued by Ministry of Natural Resources• Articles and memorandum of Association• Supportive letter from Ministry of Natural

Resources• Security bond

• Uganda Investment Authority Licence• Interpol letter from home country

Pick forms and submit them to;Directorate of Geological Survey and MinesPlot 21 - 29, Johnstone Road Tel: +256 414 320656, +256 312 262902Email: [email protected]: www.dgsm.go.ug/home

Business & TradeApplication Requirements:• Fill work permit form• Attach Covering letter from company• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of the passport• Company’s bank statement• Uganda Investment Authority licence (where

applicable)• Articles and memorandum of association• Certificate of incorporation• Income tax clearance

• Trading licence• Bank of Uganda Certificate of remittance of US$

100,000• Letter of good conduct from home country /

Interpol in country of origin• Security bond

Pick forms and submit them to;Directorate of Citizenship and ImmigrationPlot 75 Jinja Road, Kampala - Uganda Tel: + 256 414 595 945

Manufacturing

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Professionals

Application Requirements:• Fill work permit form• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of passport• Attach Covering letter• Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant professional agency e.g. Association of Medical Practitioners

• Company documents• Letter of good conduct from home country or

Interpol letter from home country• Security bond

Application Requirements:• Fill form• 2 passport size photos• Copy of passport• Copy of NGO certificate• Criminal record report (from home country) or

Interpol letter from home country)• Attach Covering letter from institution / NGO• Covering letter• Appointment letter• Qualifications

Volunteers, ngO Workers & Missionaries

Work permit renewal

• Fill work permit form• Attach Covering letter from company• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of permit in the passport and copy

of bio-data page of the passport

• Bank statement• Proof of Ugandans trained• List of Ugandans employed

How to acquire work permits

Work permits

All foreign nationals intending to work in Uganda must ensure that they are in possession of the relevant work permit. The work permits are issued by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Below is a list of some of the permits investors can apply for.

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Employees

Application Requirements:• Fill EP form• 2 passport size photos• Photocopies of passport• Academic qualifications• Letter of good conduct• Appointment letter• Attach Covering letter from company• Proof of failure to employ a Ugandan

• Training opportunities for Ugandans• Investment letter• Income tax clearance• Articles and memorandum• Trading licence• Security bond• Company’s Bank statement• Certificate of incorporation

For more information, Contact;

Directorate of Citizenship and ImmigrationPlot 75 Jinja RoadP. O. Box 7165 / 7191, Kampala - UgandaTel: + 256 414 595 945Fax: +256 414 348 707 Website: www.immigration.go.ug/content/work-permits-and-other-residence-facil

• Fill CR form• 3 passport size photos• LC1 recommendation letter• Covering letter• Medical report

• Copy of passport• Proof of ownership of property (if any)

Certificate of Residence

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Requirements for all (small and medium industrial, large industrial, extra large industrial)

• Certificate of completion of internal wiring• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation• Copy of list of directors, their contacts (as shown in

the articles of association)• Copy of Proof of Ownership or Tenancy (deeds or

tenancy agreement)• Duly filled wayleaves consent form (where

applicable).

Certificate of completion of internal wiringThis certifies that the person who did the wiring is qual-ified. It is required that an individual electrician or com-pany that is certified carries out the work and provides this certificate which is then submitted to the power distributor when applying for electricity connection.

Umeme is the biggest electricity distributor in Uganda.

Type of connection and its description

Type of Connection Description

Small and medium industrial

Supplied at 415V with maximum demand of up to 500kVA

Large Industrial Supplied at 11kV or 33kV with maximum demand of 1500kVA

Extra Large Industrial Supplied at 11kV or 33kV with maximum demand exceeding 1500kVA (dealing with manufacturing).

How to get power in areas where there is no electricity

In areas that aren’t covered by the national electric-ity grid, investors can use alternative energy sourc-es such as solar power and generators.


UmemeRwenzori House, Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256-312-360600Email: [email protected]: umeme.co.ug/file/2017/11/Revised-New-Connection-Process-26th-September-2017.pdf

How to get connected to the national electricity grid

getting connectedDoing business in Uganda requires connection to utilities: water and electricity. This is import-ant where one is going to use their own premises and, therefore, water or electricity may not be on site. Also, in some cases, there might be need for high voltage electricity or more water than previously available in the area. The sections below explain how an investor can get con-nected to water and electricity.

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• One passport size photo• Proof of ownership of the property or sales

agreement• A copy of the identity card• Letter from Local Council (LC) chairperson.

after submission• The National Water and Sewerage Corporation

(NWSC) sends a surveyor for assessment• Surveyor assesses the connection requirements

based on connection type (new or separation of accounts) and distance from the mains

• Customer receives payment advice slip from NWSC.• After payment and return of payment slip, the

customer is connected to water supply.

For more information, Contact;National Water & Sewerage CorporationPlot 3 Nakasero, P.O.Box 7053 Kampala.Tel:+256-0313 315 100/312-260 414/5.Email:[email protected]: www.nwsc.co.ug/index.php/home-mobile/itemlist/category/39-new-connections

For more information, Contact;Directorate of Water Resource ManagementTel:+256-414 699 486Port Bell, LuziraEmail: [email protected]: www.mwe.go.ug

How to get connected to the national water network

This requires submission of an application by filling a form to use groundwater to the Ministry of Water and Environment. The form requires the applicant to indi-cate the location and explain why they need ground-water. The following are required:

• A borehole completion report with attachments to include the pumping test data, certificate of water quality analysis, siting report.

• Company profile• Memorandum and Articles of Association• Shareholders and Management set up.• Applicant might be required to prepare and

submit plans or other information to support the application

• Application form. • Evidence of payment of fees from the bank.

How to get water in areas where there is no national water network

Getting water and sewerage connections from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). The following requirements are needed when submitting an application:

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How to acquire land for investment in Uganda

acquiring property

• A detailed project proposal showing the project business activity and the main products or services to be produced on the land applied for.

• The proposed total amount of investment in US Dollars.

• Documented evidence of the investor’s ability to raise funds to implement the project

• Expected project impact on the economy in terms of job creation, capital investment, turnover and export revenue where applicable as well as other benefits to the community.

• The amount and nature of land (amount of acreage) that shall be required for the project including the necessary infrastructure facilities.

• Evidence of the investor’s track record in terms of experience in implementing similar or related investment projects in the past.

• The anticipated implementation period for the project (in months).

• The anticipated impact of the project on the environment and whether an EIA shall be necessary.

The application for Investment land shall be accom-panied with: • The Memorandum and Articles of Association of

the investment entity. • A copy of the Certificate of Registration or

certification of incorporation • The Company’s Investment Licence issued by UIA • A business plan • Preliminary architectural layout of the proposed

facilities (giving details of proposed land utilization).


Uganda Investment AuthorityThe Investment Centre TWED Plaza, Plot 22B, Lumumba AvenueP.O. Box 7418 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256-414-301000/+256-313-301100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ugandainvest.go.ug/parks/investment-land-application/www.ugandainvest.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/REVISED-LAND-ALLOCATION-GUIDE-LINES-JUNE-2016.pdf

An application for investment land shall be on Form UIA2 obtainable from Uganda Investment Authority and shall give:

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The laws of Uganda don’t allow foreigners (self or com-pany) to buy land outright but can lease land up to 99 years.

Foreign investors can obtain land by leasing it on either 49 year or 99 year leaseholds. The Uganda Investment

Authority holds government land that it can lease to investors. Additionally, UIA has an active Land Registry comprising of vetted privately owned land and fre-quently guides investors to negotiate with the land-lords.

How to acquire property as a foreign investor

Requirements for acquiring land for investment in Uganda

Mining

• Proof of incorporation (Certified copies of the certificate of incorporation/ registration and Memorandum and articles of association).- Uganda Registration Services Bureau

• Bank statement• Executed Form XIV

For more information, Contact;Directorate of Geological Survey and MinesPlot 21 - 29, Johnstone RoadP.O. Box 9, Entebbe, UgandaTel: +256 414 320656, +256 312 262902Email: [email protected]: www.dgsm.go.ug/home

aerodrome

• Charges as prescribed in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) or the Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)

• Environmental Impact Assessment report.• Particulars of non- compliance or deviations

from the appropriate aerodrome design, operation or equipment standards

• Particulars of the air space classification requirements

• Plan for aerodrome• Proof of financial capability in case of

aerodromes in category B• Two copies of aerodrome manual

For more information, Contact;Civil Aviation AuthorityAirport Road Entebbe International AirportP.O. Box 5536 Entebbe, Uganda Tel: +256 312/414 352000Email: [email protected]: www.caa.co.ug

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For more information, Visit;www.businesslicences.go.ug

• Aquaculture establishment business plan• Site suitability report• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report

for commercial scale farming.

For more information, Contact;Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry & FisheriesLugard Avenue EntebbeP.O. Box 102 Entebbe, UgandaTel: +256 414 320 006Email Address: [email protected]: www.agriculture.go.ug

aquaculture

Bonded warehousing• Income Tax clearance for the previous year • Valid TIN • Certificate of Incorporation and memorandum

and articles of association• Company’s Certificate of Audited Accounts for

the previous business year.• Two passport size photographs of Company

Directors and Managers • Organizational structure including an up to date

list of employees • Two passport size photographs of Bond Keeper

and his/her Curriculum Vitae detailing their experience and qualification

• Proof of legal possession or title in the premises intended for the Bonded Warehouse by providing Stamp Duty paid tenancy agreements or a certified copy of certificate of title to the

premises void of encumbrances• Tenancy agreement must be covering a

minimum of one calendar year.• A Company profile indicating the type of goods

the operator intends to warehouse • Architectural plan/design of the proposed

warehouse approved by city/urban authorities.

For more information, Contact;Uganda Revenue Authority5th Street Nakawa Industrial AreaP.O. Box 7279, Uganda, KampalaTel: +256 417 444602, 0800117000 Toll FreeEmail Address: [email protected]: www.ura.go.ug

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• Company profile indicating Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholders and management set up - Uganda Registration Services Bureau

• Pay registration/Licence fee of UGX1.5m/= per annum

• Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.

• Provide a performance bond in Uganda Shillings equivalent to US$ 25,000 (Not Cash)

• Provide evidence of access to a reprocessing

factory capable of producing export grades.• Provide full name of applicant and physical

address.

For more information, Contact;Uganda Coffee Development AuthorityPlot 35 Jinja Road, Coffee HouseP.O.Box 7267 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 256940 / 312-260470Email Address: [email protected]: www.ugandacoffee.org

Coffee export

• The Dairy plant shall be situated in an open, hygienic surrounding free from radioactive fallout

• The plant shall be 50 metres away from the major or main roads where lots of dust, mud and obnoxious fumes, smoke or odours are present as a result of automobile traffic

• The plant shall be located 50 metres away from the garbage dumping sites

• The plant shall be located 50 metres away from the open sewerage line

• The plant shall be located 50 metres away from the motor vehicle garage.

For more information, Contact;Dairy Development Authority1 Kafu RoadP.O.Box 34006,Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414343901/3Email Address: [email protected]: www.dda.or.ug

Large scale milk plant

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Financial Institutions• A certificate of incorporation and

memorandum and articles of association from Uganda Registration Services Bureau

• A business plan and financial projections for at least three years (including the assumptions underlying the projections and a sensitivity analysis of the plan on varying assumptions)

• A certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors, authorising the preparation and submission of the application

• An information sheet for the applicant and for each of its substantial share holders (if corporate), subsidiaries or affiliates

• Existing financial institutions and companies which have been engaged in other businesses before applying to do financial institution business, should provide certified copies of audited financial statements for the past three years prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

• If the most recent audited accounts are more than six months out of date, they should be accompanied by management accounts (which need not be audited) showing the current financial position and the current results of the institution

• Individual credit references for the applicant and each of the substantial shareholders, directors and officers from his or her bankers

• Personal declaration form for each of the proposed directors, officers and substantial shareholders (if natural persons)

• Proposed capital structure of the financial institution

• With respect to foreign applicants, a statement from the supervisory authority of the home country declaring that it has given prior approval or a “No Objection” for the establishment of a subsidiary or any other office in Uganda and that the applicant’s chairperson, directors, managers and substantial shareholders as a whole, are fit and proper persons within the meaning of the Act

• Any other information relating to the viability of the proposed institution or other matters which the applicant may consider relevant

• Any other information, which the Central Bank may request the applicant to provide.

For more information, Contact;Bank of UgandaHead Office, Plot 37/45 Kampala Road P.O Box 7120, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 259090, +256 417 302000, +256 312 392000Email Address: [email protected]: www.bou.or.ug

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Mineral exploration

• Valid prospecting licence• For a new business - original certificate of

registration (Business name) OR certificate of incorporation (Company) - Uganda Registration Services Bureau

• Submitted PL returns• Map of desired area at 1:50,000 scale• Work program for the exploration operations.• Project brief• Executed form II

• Adequate financial competence.

For more information, Contact;Directorate of Geological Survey and MinesPlot 21 - 29, Johnstone RoadP.O. Box 9, Entebbe, UgandaTel: +256 414 320656, +256 312 262902Email: [email protected]: www.dgsm.go.ug/home

agricultural chemicals• A certified application dosage and prescribed

usage of the agricultural chemical• Antidotes and first-aid treatment recommended

in case of accidental poisoning• Information on the technical knowledge of the

applicant• Payment of the testing fee, which goes to the

trial accredited scientist• Reentry and pre-harvest intervals• Samples of the agricultural chemical for official

testing, evaluation and screening• Samples of the technical grade of the

agricultural chemical• Special protective clothing required in respect of

the use of the agricultural chemical

• The application shall be accompanied by five copies of the label for the agricultural chemical or duly certified copies of it

• The corrosive effects of the agricultural chemical• And any other information.

For more information, Contact;Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry & FisheriesLugard Avenue Entebbe P.O. Box 102 Entebbe, Uganda Tel: +256 414 320 006Email Address: [email protected]: www.agriculture.go.ug

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Income Tax: Income tax in Uganda is imposed under the Income Tax Act Cap.340 (“ITA”) and is based on whether a person is a resident or non-resident for tax purposes. Residents are taxed on their worldwide in-come whereas non-residents are taxed only on income sourced in Uganda.

A company is resident in Uganda if it is incorporated or formed under Ugandan law, has management and con-trol of its affairs exercised in Uganda or the majority of its operations are carried out in Uganda during the year of income.

An individual is a resident if he/she has a perma-nent home in Uganda, spend at least 183 days in any 12-month period in Uganda or is present in Uganda for an average of more than 122 days during three consec-utive tax years.

Withholding Tax: Withholding tax (“WHT”) of 6% is im-posed on every resident person while 15% is imposed on every non-resident person who derives any divi-dends, rent, natural resource payment, interest, royal-ties and management fees from sources in Uganda.

Value Added Tax (“VAT”): VAT is chargeable on taxable supplies of goods and services in Uganda and the im-port of certain goods. The standard rate of VAT is 18%.

Repatriation of funds from UgandaThe Foreign Exchange Act 2004 (the “FEA”) governs the transfer of funds out of Uganda and requires all pay-ments in foreign currency out of Uganda to be made through a bank. The FEA does not impose any exchange control requirements and/or restrictions on repatriation of funds out of Uganda. The Governor of the Central Bank is empowered under the FEA to impose temporary restrictions on payments from Uganda where the coun-try experiences severe balance of payments difficulties.

This temporary restriction is not to exceed three months unless the consent of the Minister of Finance is obtained to extend it for a further period not exceeding three months and, thereafter, for such further period as may be authorised by Parliament by resolution. The Governor is yet to exercise this power and there are cur-rently no restrictions in place on the transfer of funds out of Uganda.

Tax incentives to foreign investors There are many tax incentives and exceptions in Ugan-da. However, every year these incentives and excep-tions can be repealed or reinstated during the financial year. The Uganda Investment Authority and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) provide lists on a regular basis of these exceptions.

Taxes

Taxes applicable in Uganda

For more information, Visit;www.ura.go.ug/Resources/webuploads/INLB/TAXATION%20HANDBOOK%20.pdf

Taxes are imposed on every person who has chargeable income for the year of income. Chargeable income is a person’s gross income less their allowable deductions. The corporate tax is 30% for resident companies and branches of foreign companies. The rate for individuals ranges from 10% to 45% depending on their chargeable income.

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Key issues exporters must be aware of:• Duly register the business entity with URSB and get

a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from URA• Obtain an Export Licence if trading in controlled

products (coffee, fish, animal and animal products, minerals, timber and wildlife)

• Register with Uganda Export Promotion Board and the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) if you are to export fresh fruits and vegetables

• Obtain applicable quality assurance certification and marks from the Uganda National Bureau of

Standards (UNBS) if you are to export a processed or manufactured product.

For each shipment, you must have the following:• Prepare a commercial invoice and packaging list• Obtain a certificate of origin (general or

preferential)• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from MAAIF

if you are exporting unprocessed agricultural products

• Obtain a movement permit, if you are exporting live animals.

Cross border tradeTrading across borders given that Uganda is a land locked country

Procedures for product certification• Obtain an application form from UNBS• Fill it in and return the form and necessary

information to UNBS• The UNBS will evaluate the information submitted• UNBS auditors visit factory of the applicant for

auditing• If UNBS auditors are satisfied that the company

has fulfilled the requirements of the relevant standards, a permit to use the UNBS Quality Mark is granted.

Product certification

UNBS product certification

For more information, Visit;www.unbs.go.ug/

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) issues quality certificates and marks for products made in Uganda. This ensures that products made meet the required standards.

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Labour laws

Uganda is a state party to the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and other international labour conventions. Uganda has also enacted laws, created institutions and made pro-visions for workers to have representatives in Parlia-ment. Ugandan workers enjoy the following freedoms:

• Freedom of association, which enables workers to join trade unions that are independent of government and employers

• The right to collective bargaining, which makes it possible for workers to negotiate with their employers collectively rather than individually;

• The prohibition of all forms of forced labour, which among other things, includes prevention of workers from being forced to work under duress

• Elimination of the worst forms of child labour• Non-discrimination in employment: equal pay for

equal work • Payment of wages for work done.

Employment and labour regulation framework

Employment and Labour Laws1 The Employment Act, 2006 2 The Equal Opportunities Commission Act, 2007 3 The Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act, 2006 4 The Labour Unions Act, 2006 5 The Minimum Wages Advisory Boards and Wages Councils Act, 1957 6 The National Council for Disability Act, 2003 7 The National Social Security Fund Act, 1985 8 The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006 9 The Pensions Act, 1994 10 The Prevention of Trafficking in Person Act, 2009 11 The Public Holidays Act, 1965 12 The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Act, 2011 13 The Whistle-blowers Protection Act, 2010 14 The Workers Compensation Act, 2000 15 The National Equal Opportunities Policy, 2006 16 The National Child Labour Policy, 2006 17 The National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, 2003 18 The National Employment Policy for Uganda, 2011 19 The Employment Recruitment of Uganda Migrant workers Abroad Regulations, 2005

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It facilitates and provides a conducive immigration environment for foreign investment in Uganda.

Services offered• Border management (facilitation and regulation)• Processing and issuing of visas, passes and

residence permits• Processing and issuing national and regional travel

documents• Inspection, investigation prosecution and removal

of illegal immigrants• Verifying and processing Ugandan citizenship.

Operational jurisdictionImmigration services in Uganda may be obtained at any of the country’s:

• 52 gazetted entry/exits stations• 3 Passport Control Offices• 11 passport centers

• 9 regional offices.

Law governing immigration in Uganda• Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act

(2009)• Registration of Persons Act (2015)• Prevention Trafficking Persons Act (2009)

For more information, Contact;Directorate of Citizenship and ImmigrationPlot 75 Jinja Road P. O. Box 7165 / 7191 Kampala - Uganda Tel: + 256 414 595 945 Fax: +256 414 348 707Website: www.immigration.go.ug/content/work-permits-and-other-residence-facilities

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, a Public Service Institution under the Ministry of Internal Affairs handles immigration issues in Uganda. It facilitates the legal and orderly movement of persons to and from Uganda, regulates the residence of immigrants in Uganda, verifies and processes Uganda citizenship and enforces national and regional immi-gration laws for the development and security of Uganda.

Immigration

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To enforce a contract is to ensure obedience to it or its performance. Here is what you should know:

• Parties are free to agree on anything and everything and can choose their own rules to bind them

• Parties can agree on penalties in case of breach, terms of disengagement or termination, arbitration or dispute resolution and other enforcement measures where they can even agree

on enforcing the contract without reference to Court

• The Commercial Court exists to handle such cases• The Center for Arbitration And Dispute Resolution

(CADER) is a statutory corporation that was set up under The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, to facilitate arbitration and conciliation proceedings and also promote use of alternative dispute resolution.

dispute resolution

Commercial dispute arbitration and contract enforcement

For more information, Visit;www.judiciary.go.ug

The law of bankruptcy and liquidation exists in Uganda. It is found in the following acts:

• Bankruptcy Act Cap.67• Deeds of Arrangements Act Cap.75 (governs to

individual insolvency)

• Companies Act Cap 110 (governs liquidation of Companies)

• Mortgage Act Cap.229• The Debts (Summary Recovery) Act Cap.74.

Commercial insolvency and what you must know

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental laws

For some sectors such as mining, manufacturing and fish farming, among others, there is need to obtain an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The EIA is is-sued by National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), a semi-autonomous institution, established in May 1995 under the National Environment Act Cap, 153 as the Principal Agency in Uganda with the respon-sibility of coordinating, monitoring, regulating and su-pervising environmental management in the country.

What is the purpose of the procedure?• The EIA is conducted to ensure that environmental

resources are recognized and protected. The EIA is an aid to decision making as it presents decision makers with the information necessary to determine whether or not a proposed development/project satisfies environmental requirements and therefore can either be implemented or not

• It is a legal requirement under the National Environment Act, Cap 153 and the EIA Regulations 1998, for any project that is likely to have adverse effects on the environment to carry out an EIA

• The EIA enables investors/developers and decision makers to predict and assess the potential impacts of the project on the well-being of the natural environment and also helps them identify alternatives through recommending the implementation of appropriate modifications/actions that integrate economic, social and environmental concerns

• The EIA can help improve the credibility and also portrays a good corporate image for a company as an environmentally responsible company to the general public including government agencies and employees

• The EIA process is also of great benefit to banks and other financial institutions that extend credit to their clients. It is a means by which the institution can protect its investment by ensuring that the project fulfills all planning and legal requirements, particularly with regard to environmental concerns

• An EIA is designed to enable the environmental effects of a project to be weighed on a common yardstick with economic costs and benefits.

What are the processes of obtaining an EIa?Project Brief Formulation stage• The investor/developer submits a Project Brief to

NEMA

• NEMA initiates a Screening Process to determine, whether the project is exempt from EIA or not.

Screening Process Stage• During the screening process, there may be

uncertainty on the nature and magnitude of impacts projects can cause. These projects require an Environmental Impact Review (EIR) to determine if adequate mitigation measures have been identified or whether a more detailed Environmental Impact Study (EIA Study) would be required

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Environmental Impact Study Stage• The investor submits a scoping report to NEMA

to focus the EIA on the key issues. Stakeholder consultation initiated as it is an important part of the scoping process. The report includes Terms of References for the subsequent EIA Study.

Decision-making Stage• The investor submits the Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS) to NEMA, including an Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP)

• NEMA transmits the respective EIS to the relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to obtain their technical input into respective project(s) and Local Government Authorities into the respective EIS

• NEMA undertakes an inspection of the project site and provides its internal review comments

• Following the receipt of technical comments from the relevant Lead Agencies, NEMA proceeds to make a decision on the project.

Environmental monitoring and auditingAfter project commissioning, the investor/developer will monitor the environmental impacts of the project and submit annual environment audit reports to NEMA.

Requirements for obtaining an EIA certificate?

• Submit a Project Brief • Trading Licence• Investment Licence (where applicable)• Land title/proof of land ownership• Site layout plan/architectural plan• Proof of Consultation with relevant lead

agencies, which include Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Local Government Authorities in respective Districts

• Site location map/Google map of the project area also showing the surrounding environs.

• Result of the field study investigation including appropriate results of geo-technical investigations, soil and water quality analysis may be required as an addendum to the EIA report.

How much does it cost to obtain EIa?

• NEMA fees range from UGX 250, 000 to UGX 2,000,000 depending on the project value

• For projects that are UGX 5 billion and above, 0.1% of the total value is charged.

The Detailed Environment Impact Assessment and En-vironment Audits is conducted by a NEMA Certified and Registered Environment Practitioner in accordance with the National Environment (Conduct and Certifica-tion of Environmental Practitioners) Regulations, 2003. A list of the certified environment practitioners is avail-able at NEMA offices


NEMA HousePlot 17/19/21 Jinja Road, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414251064/ +256414251065/ +256414251068Email: [email protected]: nema.go.ug/

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Key Investment Areas in Uganda

03available investment opportunities

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The Ugandan government estimates that there are 6.5 billion barrels of oil in the country’s wells with 1.8 billion to 2.2 billion barrels considered as recoverable. When oil production starts. It is estimated to reach between 200,000 and 250,000 barrels per a day. This places the country among the mid-level producers of oil in Africa. The oil will reach the global market through a pipeline to be constructed from western Uganda through Tanzania to the Indian Ocean.

However, there is need for extensive infrastructure im-provements in the oilfields, especially the upgrading of roads and airstrips in the Lake Albert region. Ugandan oil has a high wax content, being a solid in temperatures be-low 35°C to 40°C. This means that the crude oil pipelines and storage facilities will need to be heated to reduce viscosity. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), Tullow Oil and Total E&P are some of the major players that have acquired production licences in the six exploration blocks in the Albertine Graben region, which is located in the western part of Uganda. It is expected that oil production will begin in 2021.

This has created enormous potential in the oil and gas sector in Uganda.Uganda has put in place the Petroleum Regulations 2016 which cover exploration, develop-ment and production. These are intended to ensure that Ugandan entities participate in the oil and gas sec-tor. These regulations require licencees, contractors and sub-contractors to prioritise goods and services that are available in Uganda and provided by Ugandan citizens. The regulations have also ensured that services such as security, hotel accommodation and supply of foods and beverages are left for Ugandan citizens.

Conditions required for Ugandan firm to acquire a licence• Definition of a Ugandan company• Company incorporated in Uganda under

Companies Act No.1• Provides value addition in Uganda

• Uses available local materials• Employs at least 70% Ugandans• Approved by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Ensure value addition by constructing a refinery• Construct pipeline infrastructure to deliver the

refined products to the domestic, regional and international markets

• Encourage the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) • Construct a gas pipeline to and from the gas fields

within the region to supplement Uganda’s energy needs

• Transform the human resource and build a critical mass of scientists, engineers and technicians.

Investment opportunities

• Road construction• Airstrip construction• Pipeline construction• Oil and gas consultancy services• Heavy machinery supplies• General construction and civil works • Financial services• Oil and gas infrastructure development• Oil byproduct processing.

Oil & Gas Sector

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Mining SectorUganda is endowed with a vast array of minerals: Precious Metals like gold, silver and plat-inum are in all regions of Uganda. Over 80% of the country has been surveyed for mineral quantities and locations. New geo-data shows that Uganda has large under-exploited mineral deposits of gold, oil, high grade tin, tungsten/wolfram, salt, beryllium, cobalt, kaolin, iron-ore, glass sand, vermiculite, phosphates (agricultural fertilizer), uranium and rare earth elements.

Uganda is located within what is known as the African Plate, which is a continental crust. Precambrian rocks ranging from Achaean, Lower Proterozoic to Middle Proterozoic (4500 – 600 Million Years) dominate the geology. Close to the eastern border with Kenya, lies a number of Cretaceous to Miocene (145.5 – 5.3 Million Years) intrusive alkaline carbonatite complexes. The Rift Valley contains Cenozoic (65 – 0.01 Million Years) to re-cent sediments up to 4,000 metres thick. These rocks are endowed with a wide variety of minerals that are due for commercial exploitation.

The mining industry in Uganda reached peak levels in the 1950’s and 1960’s when the sector accounted for up to 30% of Uganda’s export earnings. However, political and economic instability experienced in the country in the 1970’s and the recent global economic slowdown led the sector to decline drastically. This led to a decline in the sector’s contribution to GDP. How-ever, this decline is not a result of resource depletion, rather to other issues such as political instability.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Facilitate and nurture human resource and skills

development • Ensure value addition on the minerals and

provide manufacturing feedstock

• Ensure value addition on the minerals and provide manufacturing feedstock


BerylBeryl is the main mineral from which the metal be-ryllium is extracted. It is associated with pegmatites, mainly in Ntungamo, Bushenyi, Kanungu and Rukun-giri Districts, but also at Mbale Estate and Lunya in Mubende and Mukono Districts respectively. At one time in the early 1960’s Uganda’s beryl production accounted for 10% of world production

Uses: Beryllium metal is used for making lightweight metal alloys for aircraft and in nuclear reactors.

Bismuth (bismutite)Occurs in association with native gold and wolframite at Rwanzu in Kisoro District; Kitahurira in Kabale Dis-trict; Kitwa and Muramba in Kanungu District.

Uses: Bismuth is used for making special alloy steel.

Chromium (Chromite)Prospects are found in chlorite schists at Nakiloro located in Moroto in Karamoja. The chromite here is associated with platinum, a precious metal.

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Uses: Chromium is used for making special alloy steels and for chrome coating. Chromite as an in-dustrial mineral is used in metallurgical processing and in furnaces as a refractory.

Copper-CobaltHas been found at several localities in Uganda in-cluding at Kilembe, where copper-cobalt sulphide mineralization occurs. The other areas where cop-per mineralization has been noted are Bobong in Karamoja region, Kampono and Kitaka in Mbar-ara District. Copper is also reported in Buhweju, Bushenyi district.

Uses: Copper is mainly used for making electrical conductors. Cobalt is used for making special alloys for the aerospace industry, electronics and high-tech industry. Cobalt salts are used in the chemical industry and in tinting glass to give a blue colour.

goldIs widely distributed in Uganda. Most gold produc-tion has been by small producers who include li-cenced miners and artisans.

Uses: The commonest use of gold is in gold bullion, followed by jewelry and electronics especially in the computer industry.

Iron OreOccurs principally as two types of minerals: hema-tite and magnetite. Hematite of high quality (90-98% Fe2O3) occurs at Butare in Kabale District; Kashenyi, Kyanyamuzinda and Kamena in Kisoro District with total resources in excess of 50 million tons, which contains negligible sulphur, phosphorus and titanium. Hematite iron ore with a resource of two million tons occurs at Mugabuzi in Mbarara Dis-

trict; and also occurs at Nyaituma in Hoima District. Hematite of about two million tones has been re-ported at Namugongo peninsula in Mayuge District.

Uses: The principal use of iron ore is in making of steel.

Tin (cassiterite)Several tin deposits occur throughout southwest Uganda in quartz-mica veins in contact with granit-ic bodies intruded into shales and sandstone host rocks

Uses: Is used mainly for coating iron/steel to mini-mize rusting and also making cans for the food in-dustry.

Titanium (ilmenite/rutile)Occur in the magnetite-rich carbonatites at Buku-su Complex in Mbale District and Sukulu in Tororo District. The Sukulu resource contains significant titanium (approximately 13% TiO2), while those at Surumbusa in the Bukusu Complex contain higher values (22% TiO2) locked up within the magnetite.

Uses: The main use of titanium is currently as a non-metallic mineral, especially as titanium oxide pigment in paint, paper, rubber, etc. rather than as a metal. The metal is used in the manufacture of corrosive resistant steel.

Tungsten (wolframite/scheelite)Numerous tungsten deposits occur in quartz vein type closely associated with granitoid intrusions. Tungsten occurs in quartz veins closely associated with granitoid intrusions at Nyamuliro (also called Bjordal Mine), Rus-hunga and Ruhija in Kabale District; Kirwa, Mutolere, Rwamanyinya, Mpororo and Bahati in Kisoro District;

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Kyasampawo in Mubende District, Buyaga in Lyantonde district and Nakaseta in Mityana District.

Uses: Tungsten is mainly used for making armour plate in military equipment, manufacture of fila-ments for electric bulbs and in making tungsten-car-bide for drilling bits.

SilverOccurs in association with galena at Kitaka in Mbar-ara district and in parts of Mubende granite in Mubende district.

Uses: Silver is used for monetary purposes, plated silverware, photographic and chemical industries and in electrical conductors.

ZincOccurs with galena at Kitaka in Mbarara District.

Uses: Zinc is used in galvanizing, die castings, al-loyed with copper to form brass, precipitating gold and in medicines and chemicals.

TalcOccurs at Itega-Manengo in Bushenyi District; Lol-ung-Moruamakale in Moroto District and Kisinga in Kasese District.

Uses: Talc is used as an extender in paints, ceram-ics, radio tubes, refractories, toilet powders, lotions and face creams.

MicaOccurs at Morulem in Abim District; Lunya in Mukono Dis-trict; Omwodulum in Lira District and Paimol, Parobong, Kacharalum, Agili, Akwanga, Achumo, Kukor, Labword-wong, Namokora, Naam and Okora in PaderDistrict.

Uses: Mica is used in electrical insulation, electrical heater elements and filler in rubber and plastics.

graphiteOccurs at Zeu in Nebbi district and Matidi and Acholibur in Kitgum district.

Uses: Graphite is used in pencils, brake linings, steel making, batteries, lubricants and refractories.

KyaniteOccurs at Ihunga and Kamirambuzi hills in Rukungiri District and near Murchison falls in Masindi District..

Uses: Kyanite is used in spark plugs.

aggregate, Crushed and dimension StoneStone suitable for crushing is available in most parts of the country. Granite, gneiss, quartzite and sand-stone are widely distributed throughout the areas of Precambrian Basement. Dolerite and amphibo-lite also occur in central and eastern Uganda though they tend to be badly weathered. Volcanic tuffs and agglomerates occur extensively in the southwest and east of the country. Marble occurs extensively in Karamoja region.

Uses: Stone is used in various forms in construc-tion – as aggregate, hardcore, as building blocks and wall cladding and the beautiful coloured rocks mostly granite, gnesiss, marble and gabbro are used in the dimension stone industry as decorative tiles and blocks.

ClayDeposits suitable for the manufacture of bricks, tiles, pottery, etc. are widely distributed throughout Uganda.

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Uses: Clay is a major raw material for various bricks and tiles in the building industry and pottery. High aluminous clay with low iron content is used for making refractory bricks for lining furnaces, for making porcelain and in fine ceramics such as china ware (plates, cups), sanitary ware (toilet pans, ba-sins, etc.) and pipes.

diatomiteDeposits are located at Panyango, Alui and Atar near Packwach in Nebbi District and also farther north on the Amboso River within the Rift Valley sediments.

Uses: The main uses of diatomite are as a filtering medium for beer and the food industry, as well as a carrier in insecticides.

FeldsparIs commonly associated with pegmatites found in the Precambrian Basement. It occurs at Bulema in Kanungu District; Bugangari in Rukungiri District; Mutaka in Bushenyi District; Nyabakweri in Ntun-gamo District and Lunya in Mukono District.

Uses: Feldspar is used in ceramics as a flux and glaze as well as in the glass industry in the melting pro-cess.

Silica SandIs used in the manufacture of glass. Glass is made by fusing silica with soda and lime to produce a trans-parent, colourless soda-lime silicate. Glass sand that forms the main primary source of the silica needs to be free of impurities such as iron oxides, alumina and heavy minerals.

Narrow beaches along the shores of Lake Victoria and some islands contain deposits of glass sand at several locations like Diimu and Bukakata in Masaka

District; Lwera in Masaka District, Nalumuli Bay and Nyimu Bay and Kome Island in Mukono District.

Uses: Silica sand is the main ingredient in making glass.

gypsumGypsum (selenite) occurs as float and in clay beds with Rift Valley sediments near Kibuku in Bundi-bugyo Distict. Resources have been estimated at two million tons of gypsum. There has been only limited artisan production to-date. Gypsum also occurs at Lake Mburo in Kiruhura District and at Kanyatete in Lake George basin sediments, Kasese District.

Uses: Gypsum is mainly used in the cement in-dustry as an additive (4% content) to retard the setting process while building; it is also used as Plaster of Paris in medical applications and also in making molds.

KaolinIs associated with Tertiary lateritisation in a num-ber of localities at Namasera, Migadde, Gombe and Buwambo in Wakiso district; Mutaka in Bushenyi district; Kisai (Koki) in Rakai district, Kilembe in Kasese district, Kibalya in Bushenyi district, Binoni, Mparangasi and Ngabinoni in Ho-ima district.

Uses: It has potential use in paints, paper, pesti-cides and ceramics.

Limestone and MarbleSecondary limestones derived from lime leached from calcareous tufa and from carbonate springs occur around an ancient shoreline of Lake George. They vary in type from calcrete, tufa (lake derived

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limestone) and sinter at Muhokya in Kasese Dis-trict and Dura in Kamwenge District, to true lime-stone at Hima in Kasese District.

Uses: Limestone is used for making cement and lime both of which are important inputs in the construction industry. Lime is also used as soil conditioner in agriculture (to reduce soil acidity). The main use of marble is as a raw material for marble tiles, but if low in magnesia is also used for making Portland cement and the white variet-ies are used to make calcium carbonate powder used in paint and detergents.

PhosphatesApatite is the main commercial ore of phosphate known in Uganda. The most important occur-rences are associated with carbonatites, the two largest being at Sukulu and Bukusu. Weathering of the carbonatites has resulted in the residual concentration of apatite, magnetite, vermiculite, pyrochlore, barite and zircon and rare earth ele-ments.

Uses: The major use of apatite is in making of fer-tilizers. Other uses include making of detergents and chemicals.

SaltIncludes salt for human and animal consumption as well as various salts for industrial uses

Uses: Sodium chloride is for making of common salt for human consumption and industrial chem-icals; potassium chloride is used making of po-tassium-based fertilizers; trona is used in glass manufacturing.

Vermiculite

Is known to occur at Sukulu in Tororo District and Bukusu carbonatite Complex in Mbale District.

Uses: Vermiculite is used as an insulator, in mak-ing fireproof boards, as a replacement of as-bestos in brake linings, packaging materials and lightweight concrete in construction. The poorer grades of vermiculite are used in horticulture (flowers), tea nurseries and golf courses, due to its ability to retain water over long period.

Other Minerals

Platinum Group Minerals: Potential exists for plat-inum group metals (platinum, palladium and rhodi-um) in layered intrusives in the Archaean greenstone belts and areas with ultrabasic rocks. The high plati-num assays of the Nakiloro chromite are indicative of this potential. Values as high as 3.0 – 7.5 grams per ton have been obtained on samples.

Nickel (Co, cu): Potential exists for both primary volcanogenic massive Ni-Cu sulphide and second-ary nickeliferous laterite deposits in/over ultra-mafics within Precambrian greenstone belts and Lower-Middle Proterozoic sediments, but this has not been fully investigated.

Rare Earth Elements: Good potential exists for small, irregular deposits of limited tonnage in peg-matites, but this has not been quantified. Potential exists for major deposits – the Sukulu carbonatite contains some rare earth elements, but this has not been fully investigated.

The Uganda Mining Act of 2003 and Mining Regula-tion 2004 grant five types of mining rights.

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These are:• Prospecting Licence: to regulate persons

intending to carry out prospecting activities (searching for mineral deposits)

• Exploration Licence: the licence area is to a maximum of 500 sq. km and duration of three years, renewable for two terms of two years each. On each renewal, half the area is relinquished

• Retention Licence; to regulate activities of the holder of an exploration licence when the identified mineral deposit cannot be exploited due to economic reasons.

• Mining Lease; the licence is for mining operations and is granted for 21 years and is renewable for 15 years

• Location Licence: the licence is for mining operations of a smaller investment where expenditure to achieve production will not exceed 500 currency points (a currency point is worth 20,000 Uganda shillings). It is granted to citizens of Uganda or in case of corporate, only where citizens of Uganda hold at least 51% of ownership. Its duration is two years, renewable for other terms of two years each.

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Uganda as a low developed country requires substantial investments in its infrastructure. The na-tional transport system is comprised of road, rail, air and inland water transport modes. Over 90% of cargo freight and passengers move by road transport , which makes it the core and dominant mode of transport. Air and rail transport modes are still growing with limited utilization while inland water transport is less developed. As a result, transport costs in Uganda have remained high in the region yet the transport sector plays a complementary role by supporting the key growth sectors.

Transport & Construction

Uganda, according to National Planning Authority (NPA), has a total of 144,785km roads. However, of these, only 5,100km are paved representing a mere 3.52%.

For Uganda to develop and achieve its potential, there is need to develop an adequate, reliable, effi-cient and sustainable multimodal transport network as well as a sound construction sector. This calls for increased investment and improvement transport and construction. The country’s transport and con-struction sector is still a virgin area and more invest-ments are needed in the sector despite the alloca-tion of the biggest portion of its national budget to the sector. For example, 31% of Uganda’s 2016/17 budget went to road and energy infrastructure.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Expand the rural electrification programme to

cover the whole country. • Promote alternative energy sources such as

solar, natural gas and biogas• Provide safe piped water and modern toilet

facilities

Investment Opportunities • Road & Railway construction and operation;• Rapid city mass transit systems (Kampala has

enormous traffic jam)• Goods transit services• Development of water transport systems;• Supply of materials to road, rail, water and air

construction and maintenance• Commercial heavy and light truck production,

assembly, sales and maintenance plants• Personal and passenger transport vehicle

production, assembly and sales and maintenance

• Logistics/shipping services• Heavy machinery and equipment hire & sales• Airport construction and management• Domestic air transport services• Manufacture and supply of parts for the

automotive industry• Financing of transport infrastructure• General construction and civil works• Consultancy services e.g. architectural,

engineering, etc• Manufacture and supply of construction

materials and equipment• Funding the construction sector• Transport and logistical services

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AgricultureUganda is mainly an agriculture-based economy. It is capable of producing a variety of foods and in large quantities. The agricultural sector comprises the food and cash crops production, livestock, forestry and fishing subsectors. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the food and cash crop production subsector contributes 62% to agricultural Gross Domestic Prod-uct while livestock contributes 8%, forestry 17% and fishing 13%. However, compared to other sectors, agriculture only contributes on average 23% to national GDP.

Although the agriculture sector is mainly subsistence, it employs the largest proportion of Uganda’s work-force. About 73% of Uganda’s workforce is employed in agriculture, making it the dominant economic activity. The sector is crucial for general growth of the economy (providing inputs into the industrial sector) and poverty reduction especially among the rural poor for whom it mainly provides employment. Uganda’s agricultur-al potential is enormous and one of the best in Africa. Uganda has low temperature variability and two rainy seasons in the southern half of the country leading to multiple crop harvests per year. Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations indicate that Uganda’s fertile agricultural land has the potential to feed 200 million people (Uganda’s popula-tion is approximately 40 million people). Uganda’s land is 80% arable but only 35 percent is being cultivated.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Transform the agriculture sector from subsistence

farming to commercial agriculture• Invest in the development of all major irrigation

schemes• Ensure continued investment in technology

improvement through research for improved seeds, breeds and stocking materials

• Invest in the development of the phosphates

industry in Tororo to reduce the cost of fertilizer • Reform the extension system in the country to

increase information access, knowledge and technologies to the farmers

• Ensure that land fragmentation is reversed to secure land for mechanization

• Collect adequate agricultural statistics• Improve weather information and its dissemination

and intensify environmental control measures to halt the decline in soil fertility.


• Large scale commercial agriculture• Food processing and value addition• Agro machinery and equipment • Food packaging• Agroforestry• Fish farming and production• Ginnery • Export of cash crops such as coffee, cotton,

vanilla etc.• Fertilizer manufacturing and distribution• Agriculture inputs • Food storage (warehousing, silos etc.)• Irrigation systems • Transport logistics for the agricultural sector • Animal feeds • Agricultural financing

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EnergyUganda has 850 Megawatts (MW) of installed capacity (with effective generation of approxi-mately 710 MW), of which approximately 645 MW is hydro and 101.5 MW is thermal gener-ating capacity. The Government of Uganda is building additional large hydropower facilities which include Karuma with capacity to generate 600 MW and Isimba (183 MW). Both these two projects are located along River Nile.

The country has approximately 1,500 kilometres of transmission lines of over 33kV even though there are plans to double the number to 3,000km. The Govern-ment also plans to upgrade existing transmission lines and develop a 220kV “ring” around Lake Victoria in conjunction with Kenya, its neighbour to the east and Tanzania on the south. The power sector underwent ex-tensive sector reforms in 1999 that led to the un-bun-dling of generation transmission and distribution. This saw the enactment of the Electricity Act of 1999, which established the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) as an independent sector regulator. As a result, the sector was opened up to private sector investment and par-ticipation. Independent power generators produce a significant amount of power that lights up the country.

However, biomass is still the most important source of en-ergy for the majority of the Ugandan population. About 90% of the total primary energy consumption is gen-erated through biomass, including firewood (78.6%), charcoal (5.6%) and crop residues (4.7%). Electricity con-tributes 1.4% to the national energy balance while oil products, which are mainly used for vehicles and thermal power plants, account for the remaining 9.7%. According to ERA, at a national level, Uganda has one of the lowest electrification rates in Africa; 20% of Ugandans have ac-cess to electricity, dropping to 10% in rural areas. Uganda currently has one of the lowest per capita electricity con-sumption rates in the world with 215 kWh per capita per

year (Sub-Saharan Africa’s average: 552 kWh per capita, World average: 2,975 per capita).

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Develop and generate modern energy to drive the

industry and services sectors• Promote renewable forms of energy including;

wind, solar and biogas• Development of nuclear power preferably from

the available uranium deposits• Improve access and availability of electricity to

the rural and urban areas, especially to economic zones and other productive areas

• Promote use of energy efficient technologies


• Construction of hydropower facilities• Solar power• Construction of power transmission lines• Construction of geothermal power facilities• Construction of nuclear power facilities• Electrical wires and other accessories

manufacturing and distribution• Manufacture and supply of electrical installation

materials such as transformers • Funding of the energy sector

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Tourism and CultureUganda Vision 2040 identifies tourism as one of the opportunities that should be harnessed to propel Uganda to a middle-income status. Tourism is the country’s biggest foreign exchange earner (after coffee). Uganda is one of the only three countries in the world with mountain gorillas and has favourable weather for tourists throughout the year. The sector has become instrumental in socio-economic development of the country. The tourism sector has a poten-tial to greatly contribute to the strengthening of the fundamentals of the economy to enable the country harness her abundant opportunities.

According to the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), from a balance of trade perspective, tourism is Uganda’s single largest export earner and gener-ator of foreign exchange, at USD1, 366 million in 2014/15 as reported in Government Annual Perfor-mance Report authored by Office of Prime Minister.

Tourism is a very important sector for Uganda’s economy. However, the sector still needs massive investment to reach its potential. For example, there aren’t many good hotels within the national parks and commercial flights are limited. Tourism facilities need improvement.

There is, therefore, need for investment in the sec-tor by availing the necessary financial, human and technical resources.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Improve the tourism support infrastructure

and services to effectively facilitate the tourism industry. This will include transport networks such as expansion of airports and aerodromes;

• Extend electricity grid and ICT infrastructure to all major tourism attractions

• Support tourism infrastructure like hotel industry, electric cables on mountains, tourist trails and rescue facilities

• Development of a globally competitive tourism human resource

• Improve the image and position of the country as a leading tourist destination

• Secure and protect all tourist attractions and destinations to ensure their integrity as well as eliminate the problem of wildlife dispersal

• Develop domestic tourism as a way of ensuring sustainable utilisation of tourism infrastructure.


• Hotel accommodation• Leisure and entertainment facilities• Road and air transport infrastructure

development• Tourism education facilities for the sector

workforce• Water sports and other related activities.

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EducationThe majority of literate Ugandans go through two basic levels of education i.e. primary and secondary schools and very few progress to university and other tertiary institutions. The gov-ernment of Uganda considers education a basic human right. Participating in education is also viewed as part of the solution to reducing poverty. The government is dedicated to providing equitable access to quality and affordable education to all Ugandans.

However, the education sector in Uganda is con-strained by many challenges. These include a high level of teacher and student absenteeism, weak school level management structures, inadequate availability of learning materials and large class sizes. A major issue is also the unavailability of teachers in disadvantaged areas and a lack of accommodation for teachers in rural and hard to reach areas.

The country has one of the youngest populations in the world and, therefore, majority of Ugandans are school going children. However, the schools mainly follow a theoretical curriculum which curtails them (students) from being innovative and creative to solve the country’s problems. There are approx-imately 40 universities (both public and private) in Uganda. Most students in both private and public universities pay fees for tuition, accommodation and other services. Primary and secondary education is free in some public schools, but the quality of edu-cation is lacking.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Provision of (free) Universal Primary and

Secondary Education• All Government-supported tertiary education

will be devoted to skills development according to the talents and aptitudes identified

• National service will be introduced to promote work ethics, patriotism and voluntarism.


• Construction of school buildings & other facilities

• Building and managing schools• Technical schools that offer practical courses• Manufacture and supply of scholastic materials• Manufacture and supply of school uniforms; • Transport for students• Hostel accommodation for university and

tertiary education students• Chinese language training schools.

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Trade

Uganda is located in the hinterland. It provides ac-cess to many markets within the Great Lakes Re-gion. However, its exports are considered of low value since they are mainly unprocessed agricul-tural commodities while exchanging them for high value manufactured products.

Coffee is the main merchandise foreign exchange earner for Uganda and the country has a target of exporting 2million tonnes by 2020. However, the country relies more on imports from many coun-tries including China as their manufacturing is not developed yet.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Be a member of a number of regional trade

blocs.• Invest heavily in integrated state of the art

infrastructure development and maintenance in the areas of energy generation, road and railway infrastructure connecting to all major border points.

• Develop air transport infrastructure across the country with a view to opening up many entry and exit ports

Investment opportunities• Coffee processing plants• Packaging products • Warehousing • Machinery for production • Retail space and warehousing construction• Transport and shipping services • Financing of trade sector players.

The Trade sector is one of the key sectors that contribute to Uganda’s economic development. The sector has made it a priority to improve the competitiveness of the private sector and increase the market access for Uganda’s products and services in regional and international markets; improving the stock and quality of trade infrastructure; increasing the share of man-ufactured goods and services in total exports and promoting the formation and growth of cooperative enterprises.

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Manufacturing

However, sustained economic growth has been over the years linked to industrialization generally and manufacturing production in particular. Manu-facturing is a key engine of growth in low-income economies because it creates jobs and provides linkages to other sectors.

The country’s manufacturing sector plays a minimal role in the economy (about 8% to GDP). The food processing, drinks and beverages sub-sectors ac-counts for the majority of total manufacturing out-put. Many of these are subsidiaries of multinational corporations.

Nevertheless, Uganda manufacturers make a va-riety of products and have an umbrella body, the Uganda Manufacturers Association that lobbies on behalf of locally established companies including the subsidiaries of the multinationals.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Attract labour-intensive manufacturing

industries which are being relocated from fast emerging economies as a result of rapid wage increases

• Establish a Hi-Tech city as a hub for digital industries

• Develop industries that utilise the local potential

• Develop industrial zones in various parts of the country

• Provide a conducive legal environment• Support the development of micro, small and

medium sized manufacturing industries.


• Large manufacturing set up not just Uganda but for the whole region

• Industrial park set up and management• Making of raw materials for other industries• Oil and gas byproducts manufacturing for

other industries• Many minerals and other raw materials to

feed factories• Availability of affordable workforce to

provide labour.

Developing the industrial and manufacturing sector is a key component of Uganda govern-ment’s “Vision 2040” which seeks to turn the country into a middle income country. Uganda’s economy, according to United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has been driven by the service sector (which has high shares of informality) at the expense of industry and manufacturing sectors. Reports from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) indicate that about 59% of Uganda’s workforce operates in the informal economy.

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Information, Communication & TechnologyThere is an increasing growth in e-business transactions among Ugandans and between Ugandan companies and overseas companies. The increased use of ICTs is playing a big role in economic development.

There are five mobile telecommunications operators and over 10 Internet Service Providers, who provide services such as voice, data and mobile money services. The country is connected to marine fibre optic cables running around African Aastern Coast in the Indian Ocean.

There is existence of 4G networks in some parts of the capital Kampala and major areas while in rural areas, the service is 3G (where it exists). There is an increased use of internet services for business and personal en-gagements. Undersea fibre optic cables in the Indian Ocean provide Uganda with internet connectivity.

The industry regulator, the Uganda Communica-tions Commission (UCC), puts the number of inter-net users in Uganda at 17 million and 23 million as mobile phone subscribers (2017 figures). Fixed lines stood at 380,000.

• Uganda’s Information Technology & Information Technology Enabling Services (IT&ITES) industry is at an early stage of its development. This means that there are lots of opportunities that investors can take advantage of.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Build robust ultra-high speed, pervasive,

intelligent and trusted high speed ICT

infrastructure all over the country• Construct own sub-marine sea cables • Improve satellite access in key strategic areas • Support the Business Process Outsourcing

(BPO) business activities by implementing necessary policies and developing the supporting regulatory framework


• ICT infrastructure • Digitalisation of services• Productivity solutions• Web applications and Software development• Ware housing• Incubation centre development• Network Integrations• Business Process Outsourcing• ICT consultancy services• Internet of things • E-commerce • ICT training/education.• Cellular and wireless telephone systems• Data transmission equipment• Fiber optic equipment• Trunked mobile phone systems• Switches and routers• Wireless access equipment• Voice over Internet telephony• VSAT Satellite systems • Computers and peripherals.

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Printing and MediaThe printing sector is dominated by small scale players located mainly in Kampala. They use mainly old printing presses. However, a few medium size printing machines exist. Ugandan printers serve markets in Rwanda, Burundi, DRC and South Sudan. The paper used is mainly imported from abroad as there are no paper mills of significant quality.

There are two major newspaper companies in Ugan-da. The biggest selling newspaper sells about 30,000 copies a day. There are 30 free to air TV stations and 275 radio stations that are operational.

There are seven pay TV operators in the market, two of which broadcast using terrestrial, four use satel-lite and one broadcasts over cable network. Four pay TVs broadcast country wide.


• Paper mills• Printing services• Supply of printing machinery • Manufacture and supply of printing ink and

other necessities• Production of content for media houses• Affordable Pay TV services• Modern media infrastructure.

Housing and Real EstateThere is a shortage of housing units and with a population that grows at about 3.3% in Ugan-da, there is always need for housing facilities. The real estate players in Uganda are small and incapable of building many houses at one stage or acquiring large tracts of land for residential housing estates.

The growth of urban areas further exacerbates the need for both residential and commercial real es-tate properties.

Mortgages are very expensive at an annual interest rates of 16% and above. These rates are unafford-able by the majority of people who need houses. A financing model that reduces such rates can be-come very lucrative to investors.


• Residential and commercial real estate development

• Manufacture and supply of building materials• Financing of the real estate sector• Manufacture and supply of home appliances

and electronic systems• Manufacture and supply of electrical products.

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Financial ServicesUganda’s financial sector is composed of formal, semiformal and informal institutions. The formal institutions include; commercial banks, microfinance deposit-taking institutions, credit institutions, insurance companies, development banks, pension funds and capital markets. The semi informal institutions include Savings and Credit Cooperative Associations (SACCOs) and other microfinance institutions, while the informal ones are mostly village savings and loans associations and unregistered lenders.

Formal institutions are less prominent in rural ar-eas than urban areas and they only serve 14% of the rural population. Informal institutions play an important role in the rural service provisions and serve approximately 12% of the rural population. In the last few years, mobile money financial services (money transfer and payments over mobile phones) are increasingly being used countrywide.

With regard to access to finance, 62% of Uganda’s population has no access whatsoever to financial ser-vices. The number of the population holding accounts in banks is approximately four million or 33% of the 12 million who are bankable.

The savings to GDP ratio is still low at 16%. In addition, financial intermediation is poor as indicated by the stock of private sector credit of 11.8% of GDP. These numbers indicate that Uganda’s financial system is still quite shallow and therefore provide opportunities for investors.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Ensure increased access to credit by putting

in place measures to reduce the cost of doing business

• Increased availability of long- term development finance by implementing reforms in the pension sectors

• Promoting Capital Market development in the country by enhancing the capacity of institutions regulating and participating in activities of the sector


• Banking services • Infrastructure financing• Industry financing• Credit facilities for banks • Agricultural financing• Insurance services• Pension and retirement benefits sector

services • Stock market opportunities• Financial markets investments.

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Urban Planning and DevelopmentUganda has started its journey into urbanization and economic development, according to the World Bank (2014). The pace of urbanization is picking up – currently at 4.5% per year and likely to accelerate with rising incomes.

There are more people moving into urban areas to improve their lives and get themselves out of pover-ty. So this comes with many opportunities for inves-tors. The towns are poorly planned and smallholder agriculture that has previously fed the population is increasingly abandoned.

The Department of Urban Development in the Min-istry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is responsible for urban planning and development in Uganda. It is responsible for formulation of urban policies, regulations, development and review of relevant laws, standard setting to enhance orderly urban development.

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Establishment and development of Greater

Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), regional and strategic cities and other urban centres

• Develop ring roads to help evacuate traffic and ease congestion and improve traffic flow in GMKA and other urban centres

• Promotion and protection of green areas, open spaces and corridors

• Control of pollution, wetland management and waste management


• Develop urban centre development masterplans

• Feasibility studies• Road construction• Water infrastructure development• Supply of heavy materials• Security systems• Supply of foodstuff• Electricity infrastructure and distribution • Factory set ups (availability of labour)• Education services• Rapid transit infrastructure and systems• Environment and waste management • Sports and talent development

For more information, Visit;www.mlhud.go.ug/

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Health SectorHealth care access in Uganda is through the government, private not for profit and private for profit health facilities. There are 5,229 such health facilities in Uganda (2012 Health Infrastruc-ture Readiness Assessment exercise figures). The Government contributes about 66% of the service delivery outlets.

These include national and regional hospitals including a system of health centers, which handle a range of ser-vices. Private health providers comprise Private Not-for-profit organisations (PNFgs), private-for-profit health care providers (PFPs) also known as commercial health care providers and traditional and complementary medicine practitioners (TCMPs). Nearly 70% of the facility-based PNFP organisations exist under umbrella organisations; the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB). The Uganda Orthodox Medical Bureau (UOMB) and the Uganda Mus-lim Medical Bureau (UMMB) represent more than 5% of the health providers.

Some functions have been delegated to national au-tonomous institutions including; specialized clinical support functions to Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS), National Medical Stores, National Public Health Laboratories and Uganda Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Laboratory. Health professional councils and the National Drug Authority conduct regulatory func-tions on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Research ac-tivities are conducted by several research institutions and coordinated by the autonomous Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO).

Top 10 causes of death• Diarrheal diseases• HIV/AIDS & TB• Neonatal disorders

• Neglected Tropical Diseases and malaria• Other non-communicable diseases• Nutritional deficiencies• Cardiovascular diseases• Neoplasms• Unintentional injuries• Mental disorders

What the government plans to achieve (Uganda Vision 2040)• Improve the nutrition status of the population

especially for young children and women of reproductive age

• Build highly specialized health care facilities in partnership with the private sector

• Empower households and communities to take greater control of their health by promoting healthy practices and lifestyles


• Affordable health insurance• Medical equipment and supplies • Specialized modern treatment facilities such as

cancer units and eye clinics• Accident and trauma centres• Alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation centres• Medical schools • Manufacture of drugs and other supplies

Useful Contacts04

get to the right people for any assistance

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Economic and Commercial Counsellor’s Office,Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of UgandaEmail: [email protected]

Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in UgandaEmail: [email protected]

government MinistriesMinistry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and FisheriesP.O Box 102, Entebbe Plot 16-18, Lugard Avenue, EntebbeTel: +256 414 320 004Email: [email protected]: www.agriculture.go.ug

Ministry of Education and SportsP.O.BOX 7063 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 234 451/4 Email: [email protected] Website: www.education.go.ug/

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Amber HouseP. O. Box 7270. Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 311 111/232 598/414 234 733Website: energyandminerals.go.ug/

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic DevelopmentShimoni Road, KampalaPo Box 8147 KampalaTel: +256 414 235 051, Fax: +256 414 230 163Email: [email protected]: www.finance.go.ug

Ministry of Foreign AffairsP.O.Box 7048, Kampala2A/B Apollo Kaggwa RoadTel: +256 414 345 661, +256 414 257 525 Fax: +256 414 258 722/232 874Email: [email protected]: www.mofa.go.ug

Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social DevelopmentPlot 2, Simbamanyo HouseP. O. Box 7136 George Street, Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 256414347854Email: [email protected]: www.mglsd.go.ug/

Ministry of HealthPlot 6 Lourdel Rd, Nakasero

P.O. Box 7272 Kampala Uganda Tel: +256 414 340 874 /231 563/9Website: health.go.ug/mohweb

Ministry of Information & Communication TechnologyParliament AvenueP.O Box 7817 KAMPALA UgandaTel: +256 414 236 262Fax: +256 414 231 314E-mail: [email protected]: www.ict.go.ug

Ministry of Justice & Constitutional AffairsBauman House, Plot 5Parliament AvenueP.O.Box 7183 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256-230802/254829Fax: +256-414-230802/2548Kampala Road, 7037, Kampala, Uganda

Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban DevelopmentPlot 13 - 15 Parliament AvenueP. O. Box 7096 KampalaTel: +256 414 373 511Fax: +256 414 230 891Website: www.mlhud.go.ug/

Ministry of Local Government Workers’ House 2nd Floor, Southern Wing P.O. Box 7037, Kampala Tel: +256-041 341224 Fax: +256-041 258127/347339 E-mail: [email protected]

Ministry of Public Service Plot 12, Nakasero Hill Road, P. O. Box 7003 Kampala. +256414250534/6, +256414250557/8 OR [email protected]

Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and AntiquitiesRotary Avenue, Lugogo BypasssP. O. Box 4241 KampalaTel: +256 414 342 196 Email [email protected]: www.tourism.go.ug

Ministry of Trade, Industry and CooperativesParliament AvenueP.O. Box 7103 Kampala Tel: +256 414 342 196Website: www.mtti.go.ug

Ministry of Water and Environmentplot 21/28, port Bell Road, LuziraP. O. Box 20026 Kampala - Uganda

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Tel: +256 414 505 942 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwe.go.ug

Ministry of Works and Transport Off Jinja Road/ Old Port Bell Rd,P.O. Box 7174,Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 320 135/ 414 321 364Email: [email protected]: www.works.go.ug/

Office of the prime MinisterAddress: 9-11 Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, KampalaPhone: 041 7770500

Office of the presidentP.O. Box 7168, Parliament Avenue, Kampala-UgandaEmail: [email protected]: 041 4 254881/6

Public Service Commission6-8 parliament avenue Farmers House 2nd Floor Kampala 7080, Uganda

government agencies & departmentsBank of Uganda37/43 Kampala RoadP. O. Box 7120 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 258 441/6, 341 223Fax: +256 414 231 549 Website: www.bou.or.ug

Civil Aviation AuthorityAirport Road Entebbe International AirportP.O. Box 5536 Entebbe, UgandaTel: +256 312/414 352 000Email Address: [email protected]: www.caa.co.ug

Dairy Development Authority1 Kafu RoadP.O.Box 34006,Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 343 901/3Email: [email protected]: www.dda.or.ug

Directorate of Citizenship and ImmigrationPlot 75 Jinja Road P. O. Box 7165 / 7191 Kampala - Uganda Tel: + 256 414 595 945 Fax: +256 414 348 707

Directorate of Geological Survey and MinesPlot 21 - 29, Johnstone RoadP.O. Box 9, Entebbe, UgandaPhone: +256 414 320 656, +256 312 262 902Emails: [email protected]: www.dgsm.go.ug/home

Immigration Department Ministry of Internal AffairsJinja RoadP.O. Box 7165 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 231 031/231 641Fax: +256 414 231 188Website: www.immigration.go.ug

National Environment Management AuthorityNEMA House, 3rd Floor, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja RoadP. O. Box 22255 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 251 064/ +256 414 251 065/ +256 414 251 068Fax: +256 414 257 521Email: [email protected]: www.nemaug.org

National Social Security Fund (NSSF)Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Workers House, 14th Floor P.O Box 7140, Kampala, Uganda Tel:+256 313-331-755/ +256 417 331999Toll free: 0800 286 773Fax:+256 414 258646, +256 414 341137E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.nssfug.org

National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITAU)Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (Former Lugogo Bypass)P.O. Box 33151, Kampala - Uganda Telephone: +256-417-801038Fax: +256 417-801050 Email: [email protected]: www.nita.go.ug

National Water and Sewerage Corporation Plot 3 Nakasero,P.O.Box 7053 Kampala.Tel:+256 313 315 100/312 260 414/5Email: [email protected]: www.nwsc.co.ug

Uganda Bureau of StatisticsPlot 9 Colville Street, Statistics HouseP.O.BOX 7186, KampalaEmail: [email protected]: www.ubos.org

Uganda Coffee Development AuthorityPlot 35 Jinja Road, Coffee HouseP.O.Box 7267 Kampala, UgandaPhone: +256 414 256 940 / 312 260 470Email: [email protected]: www.ugandacoffee.org

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Uganda Communications Commission Plot 42-44, Spring road, Bugolobi P.O. Box 7376 Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Export Promotion BoardConrad Plaza, 5th FloorP.O. Box 5045 Kampala, Uganda Tel/Fax: +256 414 259 779E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ugandaexportsonline.com

Uganda Investment AuthorityThe Investment Centre TWED Plaza, Plot 22B, Lumumba AvenueP.O. Box 7418 Kampala, UgandaTel: +256 414 301 000/ +256 313 301 100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ugandainvest.go.ug

Uganda Manufacturers AssociationLugogo Show GroundsP.O. Box 6966 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 221 034/220 831Fax: +256 414 220 285E-mail: [email protected]

UmemeRwenzori House, Lumumba AvenueKampala, UgandaTel: +256 312 360 600Email: [email protected] Website: umeme.co.ug

Uganda National Bureau of StandardsPlot M217 Nakawa Industrial AreaP.O. Box 6329 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 505 995, +256 414 222 369/67Fax: +256 414 286 123E-mail: [email protected]: www.unbs.org

Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and IndustryPlot 1A, Kira Road, Mulago , P.O. Box 3809 Kampala Tel: +256 753 503 035, +256 312 266 323Email [email protected] www.chamberuganda.com

Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Plot 6, Kimera Road, NtindaP. O. Box 6884 Kampala UgandaTel: +256 414 705 500 /414 234 579/ +256 312 314 800Website: www.uncst.go.ug

Uganda National Roads AuthorityPlot 3-5 New Port Bell Road,UAP Nakawa Business Park,P.O. Box 28487 KampalaTel: +256 414 318 111/+256 312 233 100/+256 414 318 000Email: [email protected]: www.unra.go.ug

Uganda Police Force HeadquartersKatalima Road, Naguru, KampalaTel: +256 414 233 814/ +256 414 250 613Emergency: 999/112Professional Standards Unit: 0800199199/0800199299Fire Brigade: 0421222/0714667752Email: [email protected]: www.upf.go.ug/emergency/

Uganda Registration Services Bureau Plot 5 George Street, Amamu House 4th floorP.O. Box 6848 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 235 915/233 219/345 727Call Center: +256 417 338 100 Email: [email protected]: www.ursb.go.ug/

Uganda Revenue AuthorityNakawa-Jinja Road Nakawa - Kampala P.O. Box 7279, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 411 744 300Toll free: 0800 11 7000Fax: +256 414 334 418; +256 414 317 009Website: www.ura.go.ug/uraweb

Uganda Tourism BoardRotary Avenue, Lugogo BypassP.O. Box 7211 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 342 196/7Fax: +256 414 342 188E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.visituganda.com

Banking & Financial Services

Construction & Infrastructure

Energy & Mineral development

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Members of the Chinese Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda

Dalian International Economy & Technology Cooperation GroupWeihai International Economy & Technology Cooperation Group Top FinanceShandong International Economy & Tech. Cooperation GroupAndeli Uganda Co. Ltd.Bangcheng International Investment Co., Ltd.Davis International Investment Co.,Ltd.Orsen East Afria Internation InvestmentFGC East Africa Co.Ltd

China Communications Construction Company Uganda ltd China Civil Engineering CompanyChina Railway No.7 Engineering CompanyChina National Aero-technology International Eng. CorporationChina Chongqing International Const. Corporation (U) Co. LtdJiangxi International Construction Uganda Group ltd Yanjian Uganda GroupChina Harbor Engineering CompanyChina Railway No.18 Engineering Company CRJE(EAST AFRICA) LTDChina Railway No.3 Engineering CompanyChina Railway No.5 Engineering CompanyChina Railway No.10 Engineering Company CHINA GEZHOUBA(GROUP) CORPORATIONChina Construction CompanyChina Geo-Engineering CorporationJiangxi Zhongmei Construction CompanyJiangxi Zhongding Internation Engineering Company Henan International Corporation GroupXinjiang Bing Tuan Construction Engineering Company Wuyi Industrial CompanyAnhui Construction Engineering Group Overseas Co.,Ltd. ASCG Co.,Ltd.Zhonghao Overseas Construction Engineering Co., Uganda Ltd Shandong Taikai Power Engineering Co.,Ltd.CGC Overseas Construction Group Co., LtdZhongchen Construction

XCMG Uganda officeMidarin Engineering CompanyWeizhengheng GroupZuo Building Material CompanyChina Railway No.20 Engineering Company China Railway No.21 Engineering Company Tianjin Dagang Oil Field Group Engineering Construction Co.,Ltd.(Uganda)CPECC Co.,Ltd.(Uganda)Zhongheng Construction Group Co.,Ltd.Gold Wolf Co.,Ltd(Uganda)China CAMC Engineering Co., Ltd.Hefei Construction Engineering Overseas Co.,LtdAnhui Sijian Holding Group Co.,Ltd.HomehippoShanghai Tianchang ConstructionJIUZHOU (Uganda) Engineering Machinery Co., LtdHNRB Co.Ltd.Qingdao Installation & Construction Co.,Ltd.(Uganda) Guoji Group Company (Uganda) LtdHebei Research Institute of Construction & Geotechnical Investigation Co.,Ltd.

China National Offshore Oil Corp. Uganda ltdSinohydro Group ltdChina International Water & Electric CorporationShengli Engineering Construction Co.(Uganda) LtdCNOOC Energy Developments LtdChina Petroleum Pipeline BureauChina Petroleum Technology & Development Corporation Sinopec Zhongyuan OilfieldChina New Era Group CorporationCATIC Holdings Limited UgandaChina Minerals Corporation No 23 Construction Company Blue Wave Berverages CompanyGuangdong Dongsong Energy CompanyHongKong Offshore Oil Services Limite

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TBEA Co.,Ltd.Jijia Power Co.,Ltd.Africa Solar Ltd.Shandong Geo-mineral Service Co.Ltd.Huacheng Mine Uganda Co.,Ltd.Sunmaker Energy (Uganda) LimitedSINOTEC Co.,Ltd.Longi Energy Co.Ltd

Sino-Africa Medicine

Kololo Courts HotelBeijing Uni-Construction Group co,Ltd

HUAWEI technologies Uganda Co. ltdZhongxing Telecommunication Equipment CorporationChina’s communication service Co., Uganda LTD

Startimes Uganda LtdChina National Complete Plant Import & Export Corporation (Group)China North Industrial CorporationFoton uganda CompanyTianjin Machinery Company (Uganda)landhi industrial parkNamunkekera Agroprocessing Tianyu Fur CompanyLidiya Textile CompanyXinxin Furniture Hengshang Plastic CompanySunshine Industrial CompanyGuangdong shineng Electric Equipment Group LtdCHNT Electrical Equipment CompanyFood Machinery CompanyC.C.L.E TyresHuacheng International Co.,Ltd (Uganda)Hubei Harzone Industry Co., Ltd.(Uganda)

Forbes Advertising Company

Tian Tang GroupNanjing Internation Construction Company Uganda Ltd China SupermarketNingxia Cooperation Import & Export Co.,LtdJulong GroupShanghai Greenford International Logistic CompanyZhang Group

ICT

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