In Partnership with SACCI

On First Day

On Second Day

11:30 AM – 5:10 PM

Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba

Special Reflections & Diplomatic Engagement

As part of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025, delegates have the exclusive opportunity to host or meet VIP speakers, ministers, business leaders, and institutional partners in targeted one-to-one or small group sessions.

These meetings are designed to provide:

  • Direct access to decision-makers and industry leaders from East Africa, the UK, and the Commonwealth.

  • Sector-specific discussions tailored to your business or investment priorities.

  • Opportunities to explore partnerships, secure investment commitments, and advance trade deals.

Delegates available for pre- and post-summit meetings include:

🔷 Finance, Banking & Investment

  • Hon. Matia Kasaija – Minister of Finance and Economic Development
  • Hon. Amos Lugoloobi – State Minister for Finance, Planning
  • Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba – Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Uganda
  • Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi – Permanent Secretary & Secretary to the Treasury
  • Julius Kakeeto – Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
  • Irene Mutyaba Kabiri – Corporate Banking Director, Absa Bank Uganda
  • Dr. Christine Charity Mwebesa – Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs

🔷 Infrastructure, Transport & Urban Development

  • Hon. Francis Ecweru – Minister of State for Works and Transport
  • Prince Juuko Richard – Ministry of Lands & Urban Development

🔷 Energy, Natural Resources & Environment

  • Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa – Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
  • Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment

🔷 Trade, Industry & Chambers

  • Hon. Francis Mwebesa – Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

🔷 Tourism, Culture & Creative Industries

  • Juliana Kagwa – Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board
  • Susan Nsibirwa – Managing Director, Nation Media Group | Monitor Publications

🔷 Science, Technology & Innovation / Digital Economy

  • Dr. Monica Musenero – Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation
  • Badru Ntege – Founder/Director, NFT Consult Ltd

🔷 Governance, Policy & Diplomacy

  • Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga – 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East Africa
  • Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa – Director, Citizenship and Immigration, Uganda
  • General David Muhoozi – Minister of State for Internal Affairs

🔷 City Development & Local Governance

  • Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki – Executive Director, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

How to Participate:
Delegates wishing to host or book one-to-one meetings with VIP participants are encouraged to register their interest early. Pre- and post-summit sessions have limited availability and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Book via: https://ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/oneonone/

On Third Day

8:30 – 09:00

Networking Coffee & Registration

Masters of Ceremonies

  • Daniel Owusu Frimpong (Main MC) – Executive Director, KM Sterling Ltd
  • Edward Katende – Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Development Forum
  • Badru Ntege – Founder and Director, NFT Consult Ltd
  • Elizabeth Nyeko – Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Modularity Grid
  • Diana Nabuuso – Managing Partner, Renaissance Advocates
  • Rajan (Singh) Nazran – Founder, Global Indian
  • Eric Olanya – Country Director, Gridworks Development Partners

09:20 – 09:35

Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga

Keynote Welcome: East Africa at the Crossroads – Driving Regional Integration and AfCFTA Implementation

Keynote Welcome – East Africa at the Crossroads: Driving Regional Integration and AfCFTA Implementation

Speaker: Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga – First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Uganda

09:35 – 10:25

Hon. Matia Kasaija

Plenary Session 1 – Financing Africa’s Growth: Digital Trade, Blended Capital & Inclusive Fiscal Strategy

Overview: A high-level discussion on harmonising trade and fiscal policies, mobilising capital for infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy, and creating competitive investment destinations across East Africa.
Moderator: Elizabeth Nyeko – CEO & Founder, Modularity Grid
Speakers:

  • Hon. Matia Kasaija – Minister of Finance, Uganda
  • Karim Fatehi OBE – Chief Executive Officer, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Tokunboh Ishmael – Co-Founder and Managing Director, Alitheia Capital
  • Julius Kakeeto – Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
  • Richard Moir – International Trade and Market Access Specialist
  • Dr Graham Bright JP – Euro Exim Bank Ltd
  • Ross McNally – Executive Chair, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
  • Dr Ilona Karpanos – Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

10:25 – 10:45

Lord Dolar Popat

Keynote Interview – Geopolitics and Global Economy: Africa’s Strategic Positioning

Keynote Interview – Geopolitics and Global Economy: Africa’s Strategic Positioning

Speaker: Lord Dolar Popat – Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom

Moderator: Susan Nsibirwa – Managing Director, Nation Media Group | Monitor Publications

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