London, UK – The UK–Africa Business Summit is proud to announce that Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Office of the President – Uganda, will showcase Uganda and East Africa’s most dynamic STI investment opportunities on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the prestigious Royal Horseguards Hotel, London.
Uganda’s STI Bureau, under Dr. Musenero’s leadership, is transforming the region’s economic landscape—mobilizing innovation along priority value chains. From smart mobility (Kiira Motors EVs) and the Pathogen Economy (vaccines, diagnostics, health-tech), to Industry 4.0+ smart manufacturing, export-targeted agri-tech, aeronautics, and infrastructure innovation, Uganda is primed for strategic partnerships.
Through innovative platforms such as investor forums, a One-Stop Centre, and business launch support, the Bureau offers UK and global investors direct access to market-ready projects, public–private partnership models, and co-investment with Ugandan innovators. Delegates can explore groundbreaking projects including Kiira Motors, Made-in-Uganda export scaling, smart city infrastructure, space science research, and advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Musenero will join a high-profile panel, including:
Uganda is committed to partnering with global investors to harness science, technology, and innovation as engines for sustainable growth. Our strategic projects—from electric mobility and advanced manufacturing to health-tech and export innovation—offer direct entry points for investors to shape Africa’s next industrial transformation. We invite you to join us and create impact, value, and prosperity together.
Managing Director of Mandulis Energy
Peter BenHur Nyeko is the Managing Director of Mandulis Energy, a pioneering clean-tech enterprise driving innovative solutions in renewable energy, carbon capture, and sustainable development. With an ecosystem-focused, hybrid-renewable approach — combining Bioenergy with Carbon Capture & Storage (BECCS), Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage (BiCRS), and biochar technologies — Mandulis is delivering affordable, reliable, and scalable energy solutions across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Peter champions Mandulis’s model, which integrates satellite-enabled AI, circular economy principles, and nature-positive design to power rural electrification minigrids, public hospitals, electric mobility, and agricultural value chains. Leading the initial deployment of 12 hybrid-renewable minigrids from a pipeline of 60, he has effectively mobilised climate finance to catalyse green infrastructure investments and replicate sustainable energy access projects at scale.
Peter holds deep expertise in leveraging climate finance mechanisms to fund rural energy projects, decarbonise supply chains, and deliver carbon removals. His work underscores the role of cleantech innovation in enhancing biodiversity, food security, and industrial resilience while mitigating climate risks. Connect with Peter to explore how green infrastructure investment unlocks sustainable development pathways: mandulis@reparle.co.uk | www.mandulisenergy.com
Country Director at Gridworks Development Partners
Senior Presidential Advisor at State House
Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu Former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda Speaker, Mining and Energy Session Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu is a senior Ugandan political leader, former Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, and private-sector businesswoman with extensive experience across energy policy, mineral development, public leadership and investment-facing reform. As Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, she played a central role in shaping Uganda’s energy and minerals agenda during one of the country’s most important transition periods. Her tenure covered major reforms and milestones across electricity generation, transmission, petroleum development, mineral governance, state participation in mining, value addition and energy transition planning. Hon. Nankabirwa led Uganda’s engagement around the Energy Transition Plan, launched at COP28, which set out a long-term pathway for universal modern energy access, energy-sector modernisation, industrial growth, emissions management and regional energy positioning. She also oversaw major infrastructure and policy priorities, including the commissioning of the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Project, expansion of national generation capacity, power distribution reforms, petroleum infrastructure development and preparations for Uganda’s entry into commercial oil production. In the minerals sector, she was closely associated with Uganda’s shift toward stronger state participation, structured investor engagement and domestic value addition. Under the Mining and Minerals Act 2022 framework, Uganda moved to establish a state-owned mining company to manage the government’s commercial interests and 15 percent participation in large and medium-scale mining projects. This approach was designed to strengthen Uganda’s ability to retain more value from its mineral wealth while working with credible private-sector partners. At UKAIS 2026, Hon. Nankabirwa brings a rare combination of ministerial experience, sector knowledge and private-sector insight. Her contribution to the mining and energy session will help UK investors understand Uganda’s energy and minerals journey from inside government, including the policy choices, infrastructure demands, investment opportunities and implementation challenges that define the sector. Her perspective will be especially valuable in discussions on mineral beneficiation, energy infrastructure, public-private partnerships, domestic processing, investor confidence, petroleum development, power supply for industry and Uganda’s wider ambition to move from resource access to bankable industrial value.
Assistant Secretary General, The Commonwealth
Prof. Luis Franceschi
Assistant Secretary-General, Governance and Peace Directorate
The Commonwealth Secretariat
At the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit, Prof. Luis Franceschi will contribute to the high-level dialogue on governance, institutional trust, and regional stability as enablers of sustainable investment.
Drawing from his leadership at the Commonwealth Secretariat and deep expertise in democratic governance, Prof. Franceschi will explore how transparent institutions, rule of law, and peacebuilding frameworks are essential to unlocking long-term investment and economic partnerships across Africa. His insights will highlight the role of good governance in de-risking investment environments, ensuring social cohesion, and advancing inclusive growth in line with the ATMS pillars (Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Science & Technology).
Prof. Franceschi’s intervention will underscore the importance of aligning public policy with investor confidence, and the Commonwealth’s role in supporting member states to build resilient, just, and peaceful societies.
To be confirmed
Partner in the development, production, and scaling of electric vehicles (EVs) with Kiira Motors. Invest in EV components, batteries, charging infrastructure, and related smart mobility solutions.
Invest in vaccine research, diagnostics, and local manufacturing of biotherapeutics. Build partnerships for new clinical laboratories, health innovation incubators, and epidemic preparedness systems.
Scale up agro-processing, packaging, and value addition for “Made-in-Uganda” products (e.g., Teju fruit juice, dairy, processed foods). Partner in branding, certification, and export market development.
nvest in smart infrastructure projects—such as water management, digital roads, IoT-enabled urban solutions, and smart energy grids. Co-develop solutions for sustainable housing, transport, and public works.
Join pioneering initiatives in small satellite development, UAVs, earth observation, and research in space technology. Engage in partnerships with international space agencies and research institutions.
Support the establishment of smart factories, automation, robotics, and AI-driven production lines. Collaborate on technology transfer, local assembly, and industrial park development.
