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Uganda: Investment, Business and Trade

A complete guide to opportunities in Uganda:
for investors, importers/exporters, manufacturers and tourists
  • Flag of Uganda
  • Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
  • Coat of arms of Uganda

Uganda in numbers: general information

Key advantages of Uganda for business

  • Political stability
    More than 30 years of peaceful development!
  • Liberal economic policy
    Respect for business and guarantees of economic freedom
  • Access to the sea via Tanzania and Kenya
    The main destinations for import and export are the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam
  • Member of the East African Community (EAC)
    Simplified trade among 8 countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, DR Congo and Somalia
  • Young hardworking population
    3/4 of the population is under 30 years old. This is the personnel basis for the country's development and consumers
  • Strong domestic market and developed exports
    Domestic market of 50 million people and active export to neighboring countries (total market population of about 300 million people)

Investment opportunities in Uganda

Investment incentives and support

  • Tax exemption for up to 10 years for priority sectors
  • Land for lease for 99 years
  • Free repatriation of profits
  • Support from Uganda Investment Authority at all stages

Priority sectors for investment in Uganda

Agro industrialization
Mechanized Farming,
Food Processing Plants, Infrastructure i.e. Cold Storage, Modern Abattoir
Tourism development
Eco Lodges and Resorts, Adventure & Cultural Tourism, Transport i.e. Domestic Airline
Mineral development
Exploration & Extraction, Mineral Processing Plants, Transport and Logistics
Science, Technologies and Innovation
Tech Startups & Accelerators, Manufacturing of drugs, Education Institutions, Hospitals & Diagnostic Labs , Fintech Platforms

AfroRusTech investment projects in Uganda

Freeze drying of fruits
Freeze-drying of fruits
(frups, crumbs, powder)
Investment: from $1M
Country: Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Cameroon
Payback period: 2 years
Collagen production
Production of collagen and animal skin products
Investment: $7.2M ($20M)
Country: Uganda
Payback period: 4 years
Fruit and vegetable processing complex
Product: dried fruits and vegetables, purees, jams, frozen products
Investment: from $750K
Payback period: 3 years
Production of fiberglass watercraft
Product: tourist, fishing, commercial boats
Investment: from $400K ($1.8M)
Country: Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi
Payback period: 3 years
Production of biofertilizers from chicken manure
Product: Biofertilizers
Investment: $2.5M (from $400K)
Country: Zambia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania
Payback period: 3 years
Hotel renovation
Product: 70-room hotel
Investment: $500K
Country: Uganda
Payback period: 5 years
Production of protein from chicken feathers
Product: protein mass
Investment: $1M
Country: Uganda, Zambia, Cameroon
Payback period: 3 years
Recycling of solid waste into electricity
Product: Electricity
Investment: from $1M
Country: Zambia, Zimbabwe
Payback period: 5 years

Trade opportunities with Uganda

What Uganda exports (import opportunities for Russia)

Uganda's top 5 export products: gold, coffee, petroleum products, fish, cement.
Other promising products: cocoa, corn and grains, sugar, tobacco, tea.

Uganda exports 2018-2024

What Uganda imports (export opportunities for Russia)

Priority export opportunities to Uganda include: equipment and machinery, petroleum products, fertilizers, metals, wheat and grains.

Uganda imports 2018-2023

Logistics and customs

  • Ground transportation
    To Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan
  • Air traffic
    Entebbe International Airport has convenient flights connections for Russians to Istanbul, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Doha and Dubai.
  • Sea traffic
    Through the ports of Mombasa (Kenya), Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania)

Business travel to Uganda: a practical guide

Visa and entry

  • Visa
    Online ($50 single, $100 tourist multiple visa VAS - Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda)
  • Visa validity
    Tourist - up to 90 days, business visa - up to 30 days
  • Vaccinations
    Yellow fever is a must (at least 10 days before entry)

Where to stay (hotels, lodges, apartments)

  • Premium (200$+)
    Kampala Serena, 5*, 280-350$
    Sheraton Kampala, 5*, 250-320$
    Hotel Africana, 5*, 200-250$
    Latitude 0°, бутик-отель, 300-400$
    Fairway Hotel & Spa, отель-курорт, 220-300$
  • Comfort (80-200$)
    Grand Imperial, 4*, 90-140$
    Golf Course Hotel, 4*, 80-120$
    Speke Resort, 4*, 150-200$
    Cassia Lodge, 4*, 120-170$
    Imperial Royale, 4*, 100-160$
  • Middle (30-80$)
    K Hotel, 3*, 40-65$
    Silver Springs Hotel, 3*, 35-60$
    Maria Flo Sauna Lodge, 40-65$
    Bukoto Heights, 3*, 60-80$
    Eureka Place, 3*, 30-70$
  • Economy(10-40$)
    New Crest Hotel, 2*, 15-30$
    Buziga Country Lodge, 20-40$
    Central Inn, 10-25$
    Spear Motors Inn, 15-30$
    New Safari Hotel, 2*, 14-26$
Plan your trip carefully! Kampala (the capital) is 40 km from Entebbe (where the airport is). Both Kampala and Entebbe have a variety of hotels, lodges and apartments. Consider your main places to visit - sometimes it makes sense to stay in Entebbe because the drive through Kampala can be quite long due to traffic.

Business etiquette and culture

  • Greeting
    Firm handshake, direct gaze
  • Punctuality
    Important, but a delay of 15-30 minutes is acceptable
  • Dress code
    Conservative, suit required
  • Gifts
    Not required, but souvenirs from Russia are welcome
Uganda is a multi-confessional country with a predominance of Christianity (85% of the population - 39% Catholics, 32% Protestants of various denominations). In second place is Islam (14% of the population, 90% Sunni). Sunday is a day of services, many establishments are closed. Modest clothing is welcome. Aggressive, noisy and impolite behavior is frowned upon. Local residents are usually calm and unhurried. In villages, there may be taboos (for example, on photographing rituals or people). Ask permission. In conversations, avoid criticizing religion, politics and LGBT issues (homosexuality is a criminal offense in Uganda).

Useful contacts

Safety tips:
Carry a copy of your passport - keep the original in the hotel safe.
Avoid night driving - there is a high risk of robbery.
Do not photograph the military/police - they may require a fine.
If you have problems - call the tourist police first, they are loyal to foreigners.

Tourism opportunities in Uganda

Uganda is a true pearl of Africa, where you can see mountain gorillas in the wild and ride along the sources of the Nile. Here you will find incredible safaris with lions and elephants, picturesque lakes and snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. The locals are very friendly, and the prices are pleasantly surprising compared to other African destinations. This is the place for those who want to feel the real Africa without the crowds of tourists. Every day here is a small good adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime!
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
One of the last patches of virgin forest in East Africa, home to about half of the world's mountain gorillas. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda's most popular national park with incredible biodiversity. Famous for its unique tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Murchison Falls
A spectacular waterfall where the Nile River squeezes through a narrow gorge 7 meters wide, falling from a height of 43 meters. One of the most photographed places in Uganda.
Kibale National Park
"The Primate Capital of the World" - home to 13 species of primates, including the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda. Best place for chimpanzee trekking.
Lake Victoria & Ssese Islands
The world's second largest freshwater lake and an archipelago of 84 islands offering beaches, fishing and water sports
Jinja - Source of the Nile
A historic site where Lake Victoria gives rise to the River Nile. An adventure tourism hub with white water rafting, bungee jumping and kayaking.
Rwenzori Mountains
The third highest mountain range in Africa with unique ecosystems and glaciers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Mountains of the Moon".
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Uganda's smallest national park, where the borders of three countries meet. Home to mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys, set against a backdrop of volcanic peaks.

AfroRusTech - your guide to business with Uganda

Our services for working with Uganda

  • Preparation of an investment project and its support
  • Search for trading partners and suppliers
  • Legal support of transactions
  • Organization of business missions
  • Marketing research
  • Support in company registration

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