Preparations for the 5th The Uganda UK Convention slated for Saturday, September 12 are in advanced stages, aimed at targeting investments from both foreigners and Ugandans in the Diaspora.
According to the organisers, the Convention to be held under the theme, ‘turning growth into prosperity’ will be graced by the Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, who will be accompanied to the UK by several Ugandan cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament.
Other personalities include the Nabagereka of Buganda Sylvia Nagginda, the Deputy Governor of the central bank Loius Kasekende, the Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Doris Akol and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Jennifer Musisi Semakula, among others.
The Convention, held in partnership with the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), will focus on investments in infrastructure development, power and energy, healthcare, real estate development and management, agriculture and agri-business, financial markets, intra-regional trade and diaspora issues.