Uganda Investment Authority
| Uganda Investment Authority | |
|---|---|
| Type | Government agency |
| Industry | Investment promotion |
| Key People | Morrison Rwakakamba (Chairman)[1] Robert Mukiza (Executive Director)[2] |
| Services | Investment licenses, tax waivers, serviced land, SME training, advisory services |
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous government agency mandated to promote and facilitate both foreign and domestic investment in Uganda. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1991, the UIA operates under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
Location
The UIA headquarters are located at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, Plot 1 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo, Kampala. Its geographical coordinates are 0.3291° N, 32.5988° E.[3]
Mandate and Functions
UIA's core mission is to:
- Promote Uganda as a prime investment destination.
- Facilitate the registration and licensing of investments.
- Provide industrial and business infrastructure such as serviced industrial parks.
- Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
- Advocate for an improved business environment.
UIA acts as a one-stop center for investors seeking support, information, and facilitation services related to starting and operating businesses in Uganda.
Governance
The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors comprising representatives from government ministries and the private sector. As of October 2024, board members include:
- Dr. Robert Kyamanywa (Chairperson)
- Mr. Ramadhan Ggoobi (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance)
- Dr. Patrick Wakida Godfrey (Private Sector)
- Ms. Beatrice Nambooze Musumba (Private Sector)
- Dr. Anna Nakanwagi-Mukwaya (Private Sector)
- Ms. Namakoye Faith Jullie (Private Sector)
- Ms. Lynette Bagonza (Ministry of Trade)
Management
The Executive Director leads the day-to-day operations of the Authority, supported by senior directors:
- Mr. Martin Muhangi – Ag. Deputy Director General
- Mrs. Justine Kasigwa Agaba – Director, One-Stop Centre
- Mrs. Robinah Nabwire Tegiike – Director, Finance and Administration
- Ms. Patience Kabije – Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs
- Mr. Richard Nuwenyesiga – Director, Domestic Investments
- Mr. Peter Muramira – Ag. Director, Investment Promotion
- Ms. Christine Nagasha – Ag. Director, Industrial Parks Development
- Mr. John K. Bwambale – Chief Internal Auditor
See also
References
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- ↑ UIA commends exiting board members New Vision.
- ↑ Christine Kasemiire New board to restructure UIA Accessed: 18 March 2019.
- ↑ Location of Uganda Investment Authority Headquarters Google Maps.
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