Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged investors and local leaders to prioritise industrial development and job creation as the Greater Luwero Investment Forum officially opened positioning the sub-region as a key driver of economic growth.
Alupo delivered the message on behalf of the President in luwero, she said Uganda’s development ambitions will only be realised if investment translates into productive industries that create employment particularly for young people. She emphasised that industrialisation remains central to value addition, income growth and long term economic stability.
The Vice President highlighted Greater Luwero as a region with growing investment potential, citing its strategic location, improving infrastructure and proximity to major markets. She noted that sectors such as Agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics and services offer opportunities for investors willing to partner with local communities and government institutions.
Alupo called on district leaders and government agencies to ensure that investors are supported through coordinated planning, improved service delivery and a predictable business environment. She stressed that investment should not only boost production but also deliver tangible benefits to communities through employment, skills development and enterprise growth.
The Greater Luwero Investment Forum was launched as a platform to showcase investment opportunities within the sub-region while connecting investors to policymakers, technical agencies and private sector actors. Organisers said the forum aims to encourage dialogue, partnerships and practical solutions that can unlock economic activity across the area.
Participants discussed opportunities in Agro-industrialisation, trade, infrastructure development and small and medium scale enterprises, noting that targeted investment could help transform the region into a competitive industrial hub.
Government officials at the event reiterated commitments to improving infrastructure, supporting industrial parks and streamlining processes to attract investment. They said such measures are critical to sustaining private sector confidence and expanding job opportunities.
The launch of the forum comes at a time when the government is placing renewed emphasis on industrial growth as a pathway to inclusive development. With investor interest gradually increasing, leaders expressed optimism that Greater Luwero could play a stronger role in supporting national employment and economic goals.