President Museveni urges global investors to explore opportunities in Uganda

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on international investors to seize the abundant opportunities in Uganda and across Africa, highlighting the region’s promising returns on investment.

“We invite investors worldwide to join us in the rapid transformation of our economy and society while benefiting from Uganda’s investment opportunities. The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) here is 14.1%,” Museveni stated.

Speaking during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 Summit, Museveni outlined Uganda’s rapid economic growth, emphasizing the need for value addition to its raw materials to fast-track development.

“Our economy is growing rapidly but needs a stimulant in the form of value addition to our products to accelerate its transformation,” he noted.

The President identified agriculture as a critical area for investment, urging investors to focus on adding value to Uganda’s abundant agricultural raw materials.

Museveni also highlighted the strategic significance of the East African market, describing it as a lucrative platform for manufactured goods and services.

“With a clear vision, we agreed that when you produce a good or a service, you must sell it. The more you sell, the better it is for our shared prosperity. I salute our African brothers and sisters for embracing this vision,” he said.

He assured investors of Africa’s readiness to absorb manufactured products, pointing to the continent’s growing population as a guarantee for market sustainability.

“The African population will reach 2.5 billion in the next 25 years, with Uganda’s population projected to hit 106 million by then. This growing market will ensure a sustainable environment for investments,” Museveni stated.

Museveni encouraged investors to take bold steps, overcome challenges, and unlock Africa’s economic potential, describing the continent as a land of opportunity waiting for global partnerships.