By Kabuye Ronald
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Board of Directors, led by Director General Robert Mukiza, has conducted a high-level inspection of the 2,200-acre Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) in Namanve, underscoring the government’s commitment to accelerating Uganda’s industrial transformation.
The June 4, 2026 tour highlighted significant progress on critical infrastructure aimed at positioning KIBP as a fully serviced, world-class industrial hub capable of attracting large-scale domestic and foreign investment while reducing the cost of doing business.
During the inspection, officials assessed ongoing works on key facilities, including access roads, power distribution networks, fibre-optic connectivity, CCTV surveillance systems, and dedicated spaces for small and medium-sized enterprises. The infrastructure development is being financed through a strategic partnership involving the Government of Uganda, UK Export Finance (UKEF), and Standard Chartered Bank, and is being implemented by a joint venture between the United Kingdom’s Lagan Group and Uganda’s DOTT Services Ltd.
As Uganda’s flagship industrial park, KIBP serves as the cornerstone of a planned network of 25 industrial parks across the country, forming a central pillar of the nation’s long-term industrialisation agenda. The park’s one-stop centre model will bring together essential government services and regulatory agencies, simplifying investment procedures and enabling businesses to focus on production, innovation, and growth.
UIA officials reported strong investor interest, with more than 300 local and international companies expressing interest in establishing operations within the park.
The inspection reflects Uganda’s growing emphasis on infrastructure-led industrialisation, moving beyond policy commitments toward tangible production and economic expansion. With construction advancing steadily, Namanve is emerging as a key test case for Uganda’s ambition to develop competitive industrial infrastructure capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and driving sustainable economic growth.
As key infrastructure projects take shape, the message from Namanve is clear: Uganda is strengthening its position as an attractive investment destination, with the foundations of a modern industrial economy being laid at an unprecedented pace.
