Summary: “The speaker highlighted the various tax incentives and investment opportunities in Uganda, particularly in strategic sectors like agriculture, education, and tourism. Emphasis was placed on the tax benefits for developing industrial parks and producing for export, encouraging Ugandans in the diaspora to invest back home.”
Councillor Ramji Chauhan, Mayor of Harrow and the first Uganda-born individual in the role, shared his journey from a Ugandan refugee to UK public servant. Elected in 2010, he’s focused on community service and environmental conservation. He embodies the resilience of Ugandans, contributing significantly to global trade and business.
AFFORD recognizes Willy Mutenza, a Ugandan businessman in the UK, as a key Diaspora Transformer. Mutenza underscores the diaspora’s role in Africa’s development, extending beyond $80 billion in remittances in 2022 to include skill transfer, advocacy, and cultural promotion. These efforts aid Africa’s global economic integration and support crucial sectors like education and healthcare. AFFORD celebrates such impactful figures, aiming to inspire future changemakers.
The 13th annual UK-Uganda Convention, a premier trade and investment summit for the East African market, was held in the UK. The theme "Unlocking Ugandaโs Trade Investment and Export Potential."
Question by a delegate at the 13th Uganda-UK summit in London. "How can workers in Uganda enhance their competencies in the rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence?"
The 13th UK-Uganda Investment and Trade Summit, held in 2023, marked a significant milestone in fostering economic ties between Uganda and the United KingodmK.
