Uganda seeks investment to boost exports
The Ministry of Trade has stated that, as part of the government’s tenfold strategy to grow the economy from $50 billion to $500 billion, Uganda is seeking investments in cold storage centers, value-addition centers, and technology transfer in food systems to boost exports and build an international market. According to Patrick Mugisha, the commissioner in charge of business development and quality assurance at the Ministry of Trade, the government has introduced incentives such as tax holidays and free working spaces to attract investors to the sector. Ronah Nahabwe reports.
