Private investors urged to take advantage of Uganda investment conditions

The Government has urged private investors to take advantage of the improved investment conditions in Uganda and set up businesses in the country. 

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) Dr. Ajedra Gabriel Gadisio Aridru also stated that the Government appreciates the role of the private sector in creation of jobs in the country. The Minister was presiding over the launch of Britam Holdings Plc asset management company in Uganda.

"As a Government, we appreciate the role played by the private sector in complementing the Government's efforts in the areas of job creation, transfer of knowledge and the overall economic growth," he said.

"We are particularly grateful to private investors from Kenya and other regions who have taken advantage of improved investment conditions in Uganda and have set up businesses in the country.  The government has set up a conducive environment to enable investors to set up and conduct their business with much ease," he noted.