The
Global India Business Forum
successfully organized a business delegation to the Republic of Uganda from
September 21
st to 24
th, 2024. Founder and Global President, Dr. Jitendra Joshi and Co-founder and
Secretary General, Deepali Gadkari led the delegation.
On 21
st September, they explored the capital city. On 22
nd September, the delegation visited
the
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
On September 23
rd, the Indian business delegation met the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA).
Investment Executive of UIA, Sarah Nassimbwa, presented Uganda's investment opportunities
particularly in the edible oil, electronics and pharmaceutical sectors.
Dusabe Alice Molly, Officer – Domestic Taxes, Uganda Revenue Authority; Sarah Mbeiza
Kalifa Lubwama, Principal Engineer/UIA Liaison Officer – National Water and Sewage
Cooperation were also present.
The delegation then met the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Agnes Nakafeero,
Commercial Officer, shared valuable information about the ministry’s work and objectives. They
also interacted with Gen. WM Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives;
Joshua Mutambi – Commissioner - Processing and Marketing; and Under Secretary of Ministry
of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Alfred Oyo Andima.
The delegation had a fruitful session with the Ministry of Works and Transport when senior
engineer Magala Godfrey briefed them about the department and possible business opportunities.
On September 24
th, 2024, they visited the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Ayebazibwe Mariat, Membership Officer gave a presentation about the Chamber and possible
collaborations. The GIBF team also showed a presentation about the objectives, the work and
plans of GIBF, including bilateral trade opportunities. The delegation had discussions with
Okwalinga Moses, Secretary General of the UNCCI regarding business opportunities. A
Memorandum of Understanding between GIBF and UNCCI is underway. They also met Uganda
Manufacturers Association (UMA).
The delegation met the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Senior
Agribusiness Officer at the ministry, Hosea Kizimula, informed about the possible investment
opportunities in the sector. Okanya Boniface, Project Engineer MAAIF, Commissioner -
Agriculture, Infrastructure, Mechanisation, Irrigation and Water for Agriculture Production gave
details about the sector and how trade could be facilitated between the two countries. Henry
Nakelet Opolot, Commissioner – Agricultural Extension and Skills Management; Major General
David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary – MAAIF also had productive interaction with
the delegation.
They met the High Commissioner of India to Uganda, H.E. Upender Singh Rawat. The final
meeting was with the Indian Business Association comprising the Indian business community in
Uganda.
