By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
NATIONAL
The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to attract Chinese investment, offering land, generous tax incentives, and vast opportunities in the coffee value chain and agro-industrial sector.
This was during a high-level meeting hosted by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under the Uganda–China Coffee Investment & Destination Tour 2026 on Thursday 16th April, 2026 in Kampala. The engagement reaffirmed the strong and growing economic partnership between Uganda and China, with a focus on unlocking value addition and industrialization.
The meeting was presided over by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Investment and Privatization) Evelyn Anite, who represented the Minister of Finance. She was joined by Uganda’s Ambassador to China, Oliver Wonekha, and the leader of the Chinese delegation, Diao Chunhe.
Welcoming the delegation, Anite applauded the longstanding Uganda–China relationship spanning over 60 years and called for deeper collaboration to maximize its economic potential. She highlighted successful Chinese investments in Uganda, including the Liaoshen Industrial Park and the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park.
She emphasized Uganda’s competitive investment climate, noting that business registration is fast, affordable, and can be completed within 45 minutes. She outlined key incentives available to investors, including a 10-year tax holiday, exemptions on imported machinery, and access to land for strategic investments.
“The President has directed my office to mobilize and allocate land to serious investors. In return, we expect investments that create jobs for Ugandans,” said Anite.
She also underscored Uganda’s strong agricultural potential, describing the country as an ideal destination for large-scale farming and Agro-processing, particularly in coffee. She encouraged investors to take advantage of Uganda’s fertile soils and favorable climate.
She further highlighted the government’s ATMS strategy—Agro-industrialization, Tourism development, Mineral development, and Science and Technology innovation—aimed at growing the economy tenfold to USD 500 billion.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Chairman Diao Chunhe expressed appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed interest in investing in Uganda’s coffee value chain, particularly in processing, value addition, and technology transfer, as well as expanding access to the Chinese market.
The meeting marks a significant step in strengthening Uganda–China economic cooperation and positioning Uganda as a leading investment destination in Africa.
