The Government of Uganda has offered land and up to 10-year tax holidays to Chinese investors as it ramps up efforts to attract investment into the coffee and agro-processing sectors.
The incentives were unveiled during the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour 2026 hosted by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
State Minister for Finance (Investment and Privatisation) Evelyn Anite said government has been directed to allocate land to investors willing to establish projects that create jobs.
“The President has directed my office to mobilize and allocate land to serious investors. In return, we expect investments that create jobs for Ugandans,” Anite said.
She said Uganda is positioning itself as a competitive investment destination, citing incentives such as duty exemptions on imported machinery and a fast business registration process that can be completed within 45 minutes.
Officials said the push is aimed at boosting value addition in coffee—one of Uganda’s leading exports—and accelerating agro-industrialisation.
Uganda’s Ambassador to China Oliver Wonekha said the initiative reflects growing economic ties with China and is intended to expand export markets and attract technology-driven investment.
Chinese delegation leader Diao Chunhe said investors are particularly interested in coffee processing, value addition and technology transfer, as well as accessing the Chinese market.
Government officials said the investment drive forms part of a broader strategy to industrialize the economy and increase export earnings through sectors such as agriculture, tourism, minerals, and science and technology.
The meeting signals renewed efforts by Kampala to compete for foreign investment amid increasing global demand for agricultural value chains and manufacturing opportunities.
