'We are prioritising deepening Uganda-US trade, investment relations'
“The work ahead is significant, but so are the opportunities before us. As a chamber, we have an opportunity to become an even stronger platform for business, investment, advocacy and partnership between Uganda and the United States,” Arapta said.
Sarah Arapta, the AmCham Uganda board president, said the chamber would continue providing a platform for businesses to engage policymakers, advocate for a better business environment and access opportunities for collaboration and growth. (Credit: Barbra Kabahumuza)
KAMPALA - The American Chamber of Commerce Uganda (AmCham Uganda) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening private-sector advocacy, member engagement and Uganda-United States trade and investment relations.
The commitment was made during the chamber’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kampala on August 20, 2026.
The meeting brought together members, board leaders and the secretariat to review the chamber’s performance during the year and set priorities for the period ahead.
Sarah Arapta, the AmCham Uganda board president, said the chamber would continue providing a platform for businesses to engage policymakers, advocate for a better business environment and access opportunities for collaboration and growth.
“The work ahead is significant, but so are the opportunities before us. As a chamber, we have an opportunity to become an even stronger platform for business, investment, advocacy and partnership between Uganda and the United States,” Arapta said.
During 2025, AmCham Uganda engaged the Government and other stakeholders on policy and regulatory issues affecting the private sector.
The chamber also worked with other business associations and chambers to strengthen private-sector engagement and promote coordinated positions on issues affecting businesses.
AmCham Uganda said it would continue using evidence-based advocacy to ensure that members’ concerns and priorities inform its engagement with policymakers.
The engagements provided members with opportunities to build networks, share knowledge, identify business opportunities and discuss issues affecting the private sector. (Credit: Barbra Kabahumuza)
The AGM also highlighted efforts by the chamber to increase value for members through business networking, policy dialogue, knowledge-sharing and high-level engagements.
During the year, the chamber organised and supported programmes that brought together business leaders, government officials, diplomatic representatives, investors and other stakeholders.
The engagements provided members with opportunities to build networks, share knowledge, identify business opportunities and discuss issues affecting the private sector.
The board recognised the contribution of its committees in areas including policy guidance, corporate affairs, marketing and communications, member engagement, events and review of institutional policies and documents.
Going forward, the chamber said it would focus on clear governance structures, effective board and committee performance, operational policies, accountability, measurable performance indicators and sustainable institutional growth.
Members were also presented with the 2025 annual and financial reports, which provided an overview of the chamber’s activities, performance, governance and financial position.
The reports, according to the chamber, demonstrate its commitment to transparency and accountability.
For the year ahead, the board identified five key priorities, including strengthening governance and institutional capacity, increasing member value and engagement, enhancing policy and private-sector advocacy, deepening Uganda-US trade and investment relations, and expanding strategic partnerships and regional collaboration.
AmCham Uganda said it would continue working with its members, Government, the US Embassy, other chambers of commerce, private-sector organisations and development partners to promote a competitive and investment-friendly business environment.
The chamber said stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors would be key to unlocking Uganda’s investment and commercial potential.