Chairman's thank you remarks | 10th Virtual Uganda Convention-UK2020

A BIG thank you for all those who managed to attend the 10th Virtual Uganda Convention-UK on the 12 Sept2020. A special gratitude to HRH Sylvia Nagginda, The Nnabagereka and H.E Amb. Julius Peter Moto, Uganda’s High Commissioner for honouring the event with their presence.

Thank you again for being part of our journey to encourage the Diaspora community to especially work towards financial independence. There is nothing more powerful than when communities come together to share ideas, experiences, and hope.

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Keynote Remarks: HRH Sylvia Nagginda, The Nnabagereka

Zoom video | 10th Uganda-UK Trade Virtual Convention2020

SME's Business Ideas

MAKING COTTON T-SHIRTS BUSINESS IN UGANDA

Introduction This business idea is for production and marketing of cotton t-shirts. Cotton t-shirts are particularly for sports and casual wear. A good sweat absorbent wear, these garments are soft, tough and wrinkle free. The revenue is estimated at US$ 702,000 per year, and the project cost is estimated at US$ 107,819 inclusive of operating […]

MAKING CLEANING POWDER BUSINESS IN UGANDA

Introduction This business idea is for making cleaning powder. The cleaning powder, manufactured in different qualities and grades, is mainly used for cleaning stainless steel utensils, glassware, ceramic ware and flooring etc. In addition to households, the bulk users of cleaning powders are hotels, canteens and commercial organizations. The busiAness idea aims at production of […]

MAKING BAMBOO PRODUCTS BUSINESS IN UGANDA

Introduction This business idea is for making of bamboo products. Bamboo products are made out of natural resources available in rural areas. The application of bamboo is widely found in making variety of baskets, partitions, candy sticks, trays used in sericulture, etc. The business idea aims at production of 520 units per month which translates […]

Lord Popat
TRADE ENVOY TO UGANDA

Subhash Thakrar
VICE PRESIDENT, LONDON CHAMBERS

Magulu Bernard
CEO, BANK OF AFRICA UGANDA

HE Julius Peter Moto
UGANDA HIGH COMMISSIONER TO UK

We welcome our sponsors

Catherine Wines, Co-Founder, WorldRemit on WorldRemit

Martin Labbé, International Trade Centre

Suzan Kereere, Head, Global Merchant, Visa Inc

Lord Dolar Popat on UK’ Export Growth Strategy

Why Invest in Uganda

Uganda enjoys a unique location along the equator, in the heart of the Sub-Saharan Africa within the East African Region. Uganda’s land-linked location has positioned it strategically for regional trade and investment.

FAST GROWING ECONOMY

STRONG NATURAL RESOURCE BASE

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS

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Access one of the World's fastest growing regions

Uganda has achieved GDP growth of 6.3% on average per annum for the last 30 years. Uganda’s population is estimated to be 40 Million in 2019 and expected to increase to 45 Million by 2023.

Strong natural resource base

There are several unexploited mineral deposits and tourism opportunities. Confirmed deposits include Iron Ore, Phosphate, Gold, Zinc, Petroleum, Diamond, limestone, etc.