First East Africa Business Expo: Investing in Uganda is attractive says UIA ED Mukiza

Uganda is well placed at the heart of the larger and growing market of a combined market population of more than 300 million people and over the years continues to foster a robust business environment that promotes investments, Mr. Robert Mukiza, the Director General at Uganda Investment Authority has assured procurement professionals across the Great Lakes region.

Speaking to journalists on Thursday at Uganda Media Centre, Mr. Mukiza thanked colleagues in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) who will be hosting the 14th East African Procurement Forum and the first East African Business Expo. Both take place from 23rd to 26th March 2023 at Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala Uganda.

“As an investment destination, Uganda is well placed at the heart of the larger and growing market of a combined market population of more than 300 million people. We urge the investors in Uganda to take advantage of this growing market as we also welcome the rest of East Africa region to invest and do business in Uganda,” Mr. Mukiza said at the announcement press conference alongside Hon. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Board Chairman, PPDA Julius K. Ishungisa, PPDA ED Mr. Benson Turamye and CEO Fathil International Projects Ltd (FIPRO) Mr. Moses Aibah Agaba.

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