Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

Invest in Uganda

19 curated opportunities across 7 sectors

Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)
Agriculture
High

Luwero Fruit Processing Factory

Uganda is the 2nd largest producer of fresh fruits and vegetables in Africa (~5.3M tonnes annually). Pineapple production in greater Luwero estimated at 1,440,725 MT. Government through UDC plans fruit processing factory.

Investment

USD 9.7 Million

ROI

18-25% annually

Timeline

24-36 months

Agency

Uganda Development Corporation

Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)
Agriculture
High

Acholibur Cassava Processing Factory

Cassava processing factory in Pader District producing starch, ethanol, CO2, and DDGS. Addresses poor postharvest management and promotes agro-industrialisation in Northern Uganda.

Investment

USD 16.5 Million

ROI

17-24% annually

Timeline

24-36 months

Agency

Uganda Development Corporation

Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)
Agriculture
High

Cocoa Processing Factory — Bundibugyo

Cocoa processing factory in Bundibugyo district for primary and secondary cocoa products. Cocoa is one of ten strategic commodities selected by Government of Uganda for agro-industrialisation.

Investment

USD 24.3 Million

ROI

20-28% annually

Timeline

24-48 months

Agency

Uganda Development Corporation

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Agriculture
High

Lira Cotton Spinning Mill

Cotton spinning mill in Lira to process Uganda's cotton into yarn and textiles. Supports the cotton-to-garment value chain and import substitution for textile products.

Investment

USD 44.34 Million

ROI

18-25% annually

Timeline

24-48 months

Agency

Uganda Investment Authority

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)
Agriculture
High

Soluble Coffee Processing Factory

Large-scale soluble coffee processing facility to add value to Uganda's coffee exports. Uganda is Africa's largest coffee exporter and 8th globally.

Investment

USD 48.1M (Capex) + USD 33.89M (Annual Opex)

ROI

20-30% annually

Timeline

24-48 months

Agency

Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
Tourism
High

Mount Elgon National Park Tourism Infrastructure

Major tourism infrastructure development at Mount Elgon National Park. Includes lodges, visitor centres, trails, and adventure tourism facilities.

Investment

USD 79 Million

ROI

15-25% annually

Timeline

36-60 months

Agency

Uganda Tourism Board

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
Tourism
High

Tourist Infrastructure at Equator Points

Development of tourist infrastructure at Uganda's equator crossing points. Visitor centres, restaurants, souvenir shops, and educational exhibits.

Investment

USD 8.7 Million

ROI

20-30% annually

Timeline

18-30 months

Agency

Uganda Tourism Board

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
Tourism
High

Water-Based Eco-Adventure Parks (Geothermal Spas & Resorts)

Development of geothermal spa and eco-adventure resort facilities leveraging Uganda's natural hot springs and water features.

Investment

USD 23.9 Million

ROI

18-28% annually

Timeline

24-48 months

Agency

Uganda Tourism Board

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
Tourism
High

Nzururu Heights Hotel

Premium hotel development offering panoramic mountain views and luxury accommodation for high-end tourists and business travellers.

Investment

USD 40 Million

ROI

18-28% annually

Timeline

30-48 months

Agency

Uganda Tourism Board

Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
Tourism
Medium

UWEC Infrastructure Development Project

Infrastructure upgrade and expansion at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC/Entebbe Zoo). Modernise facilities to international standards.

Investment

USD 15.6 Million

ROI

15-22% annually

Timeline

24-36 months

Agency

Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)
Mining
High

Moroto Integrated Cement, Lime & Marble Manufacturing Factory

Integrated cement, lime, and marble manufacturing facility in Moroto district leveraging abundant limestone and marble deposits in the Karamoja sub-region.

Investment

USD 105.5 Million

ROI

20-30% annually

Timeline

36-60 months

Agency

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)
Mining
High

Sheet Glass Manufacturing Factory — Masaka

First-of-its-kind sheet glass manufacturing plant in Masaka district on Lake Victoria shores, utilizing abundant high-quality silica sand with high silica content.

Investment

USD 44.6 Million

ROI

18-25% annually

Timeline

36-48 months

Agency

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)
Mining
High

Iron and Steel Manufacturing Factory — Mbarara

GLISCO expansion of iron processing in Mbarara. 75,000MT steel smelting, 150,000MT sponge iron, 250,000MT wire rods. Mining lease in Kisoro with hematite ore (Fe 80%+).

Investment

USD 53 Million

ROI

20-30% annually

Timeline

36-48 months

Agency

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Healthcare
High

East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) — Medical Glove Manufacturing

Region's first WHO-certified medical consumables manufacturer. Surgical and examination gloves with 10-year government off-take agreement. Captures 70% of Uganda's glove market.

Investment

USD 18 Million

ROI

25-35% annually

Timeline

18-30 months

Agency

Uganda Investment Authority

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Infrastructure Development
High

Pearl Marina Estates

Premium waterfront mixed-use development on Lake Victoria. Residential, commercial, marina, and hospitality facilities.

Investment

USD 10 - 45 Million

ROI

15-22% annually

Timeline

24-60 months

Agency

Uganda Investment Authority

Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL)
Energy
High

Pilot 10MWp Floating Solar Power Plant — Isimba Reservoir

Innovative floating solar plant on Isimba hydropower reservoir. 14,208 PV modules, 17,050 MWh/year production. Feasibility by Swedfund grant.

Investment

USD 15 Million

ROI

12-18% annually

Timeline

24-36 months

Agency

Uganda Electricity Generation Company

Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL)
Energy
Medium

7.26MW Okulacere Small Hydro Power Plant

Run-of-river hydropower on Anyau River in Yumbe, West Nile. 2 Francis turbines, 24.7GWh/year. Feasibility by Tractebel (AFD grant).

Investment

USD 36 Million

ROI

10-16% annually

Timeline

36-60 months

Agency

Uganda Electricity Generation Company

Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL)
Energy
Medium

1MW Maziba Mini Hydro Power Plant Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of 1MW Maziba hydro plant in Kabale, ceased operation in 2001 due to silt and equipment deterioration. Electromechanical and substation rehabilitation.

Investment

USD 10 Million

ROI

12-18% annually

Timeline

18-30 months

Agency

Uganda Electricity Generation Company

National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U)
ICT
High

IT/BPO Park — Kampala

17-acre IT and Business Process Outsourcing park in Kampala. Catalyst for knowledge-based economy. USD 200M investment supported by NITA-U.

Investment

USD 200 Million

ROI

20-35% annually

Timeline

36-60 months

Agency

National Information Technology Authority Uganda