When it comes to East Africa’s trade and industrial evolution, Uganda is fast becoming the region’s most investable frontier. This September, the spotlight will fall on Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Uganda’s Minister of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives, as he presents the country’s dynamic investment agenda at the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit in London.
📍 Venue: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
🎟️ Register: https://ukafricasummit2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Minister Mwebesa is set to unveil Uganda’s bold strategy to scale manufacturing, exports, and regional trade integration. The Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives (MTIC) is currently managing several investor-ready projects, each aligned with both AfCFTA objectives and Uganda’s National Development Plan III.
✅ Sustainable Business for Uganda (SB4U) – €8.8M initiative for SME quality assurance, e-commerce, and export platforms.
✅ Great Lakes Trade Facilitation – Cross-border trade efficiency to reduce costs and non-tariff barriers.
✅ Switch Africa Green – Green economy manufacturing for agro-processing and industrial parks.
✅ Climate-Resilient Industrial Zones – In collaboration with GGGI and TradeMark Africa.
✅ Uganda-DRC Border Programme – Trade corridor modernisation for peace and prosperity.
✅ Bukasa Inland Port + Kidepo Airport – Multimodal logistics for trade and tourism.
✅ AfCFTA & COMESA Programs – Legal harmonisation, trade tech, and FX‑hedged finance options.
“Uganda’s trade and industrial sector is entering a dynamic era of value-addition, regional integration, and scale. With targeted interventions—SME financing, green industrial zones, logistics hubs, and cross-border infrastructure—the landscape is investor-ready. We welcome capital that embraces both economic return and inclusive, sustainable impact.”
East Africa’s 170+ million population and 5%+ GDP growth make the region ideal for early-stage trade and industrial investment. Uganda, in particular, has:
Whether you’re a venture capitalist, infrastructure advisor, policy analyst, or part of the African diaspora business network, this is your chance to build strategic relationships directly with Uganda’s leadership.
Event: 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit
Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
Venue: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
Register: https://ukafricasummit2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Brochure: Download Here
✨ Final Thoughts "Uganda is not just building for Uganda—it’s building for the region. From coffee export parks to climate-aligned trade zones and next-gen SME clusters, the potential is real, and the partners are ready. This September, hear it directly from Minister Mwebesa. And maybe—just maybe—you’ll walk away with your next big deal."
