Documenti di Didattica
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Documenti di Cultura
07/03/2005
For details, first go to the projects summary under "List of Ugandan projects for
promotion through networks for foreign collaboration", and for further information,
contact Ms Sheila Karungi Mugyenzi of Uganda Investment Authority:
E-mail: skarungi@ugandainvest.com
(Source: UIA)
69 Leather / Minister Culture Clan The Tooro Kingdom is sourcing for modern Hides and Skins tanning
Kingdom Mobilisation technology. Network proposal for Kingdom collaboration in Fruits, dairy,
Networking Andex Limited /Tooro cassava processing.
Kingdom
70 Agro-Processing Comfarnet Consult (U) Ltd Community Farmers Network (Comfarnet), registered in August 2001 is a
farmers initiative to carry out market led farming, thus produce for
specific markets. The company wishes to acquire market from Belgiums
excellent agro production system, access-training opportunities for
farmers to meet the EUROGAP requirements, and be exposed to
advanced agro processing technology. The Group is seeking for fruits
processing equipment for dehydration and fruits.
71 Dairy Processing Byajjabigereke Farm Ltd. The farm is seeking for a suitable joint venture partner who can provide part
of the required equity financing to operate a fully operational dairy
processing plant to produce and market value added products namely;
fresh pasteurized milk, UHT milk, condensed sweetened milk, yoghurt, ghee,
and ice cream. The start up funding amounts to US $ 1,308,900. The
company also wants to penetrate global markets.
72 Tourism Chico Travel Bureau Ltd Incorporated in 1995, the company intends to market the products handled
to Belgium and other overseas markets, (ensure joint venture/development
of Island is established), and explore possibilities of joint promotion of tour
packages in Uganda be a service outlet for international tour operators.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
73 Horticultural Nyakabiso Farm (In Hoima) The enterprise was established in 2001 and sits on 60 acres. Products
Processing include dried fruit, and okra on order. The company seeks from
Belgium, suppliers of modern agro processing technologies
especially driers, possible joint venture activities, and market for
dried fruit and cassava starch.
74 Tourism Global Interlink Travel The company was incorporated in Uganda in March 2001 and specializes in
Services Ltd a variety of tourism and travel related services like: promotion of
national parks; lodges and campsites; East Africa Safari and
Beach packages, etc. The aim of the company is to aggressively
market Uganda as a unique tourist destination combining all the
following components: safari tourism; Sport tourism (white
water rafting and fishing); Trekking; and others like bird
watching, nature walks & camping in selected parks. The
company is looking for foreign links for possible cooperation in
its current line of business.
75 Information Digital Solutions The company, established in 1998, is an Information Technology (IT)
Technology solutions provider in the East and Central African region. The company
develops software applications for the telecommunications, health, business
sectors, as well as government, and donor funded agencies. The company
wants to market their software, explore business process outsourcing
opportunities eg call and data centers, and source out for outsourced
software development services to foreign companies.
76 Paint Peacock Paints Limited Peacock Paints Ltd is one of the largest paint manufacturers in Uganda. The
company is interested to cooperate with foreign companies manufacture
machinery for packaging materials like tins (metallic or plastics) for oil/water
paints.
77 East African Magson Construction Co. Ltd The company is currently involved in road construction and would now want
School Mill to diversify to establish an East African School Mill to offer specialized
knowledge and practical experience in milling, control engineering,
pneumatic material handling, and aspiration, propagate technology of
milling such as flow chart design and machine science, offer understanding
of milling technology processes as well as to teach cereal grain science,
chemistry, etc. The project is expected to cost US$ 4 million spread over 4
years and the promoter is looking for potential partners so as to realize this
project through equity, technology and the like.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
78 Nangoma Fish Nangoma Fish Farms Ltd The farm will be established on a 250 acres of land well supplied and
Farming drained and located in Buikwe, Mukono district (20 miles from Capital
Kampala) at the confluence of Rivers Nangoma and Sezibwa. Currently, all
the 10 established fish processing facilities are operating below installed
capacities (less than 50%). The farm will have 13 ponds of an average
capacity of 4000 sq.metres each; and one grow out/sport fishing pond of
20,000sq.m. Other facilities will include: cold room, fish handling facility,
wet room, etc. Each pond can take up to 20,000 fish. The promoter is
looking for a serious partner to provide the equipment and expertise to
enable the project start and produce quality products.
79 Fruit juice Kalazane Merchants Ltd Kalazane Merchants Ltd are currently involved in the business of importing
processing edible salt but would now want to venture into the business of processing
and marketing fruit juice and syrup for European market. The promoters
seek technology and market for the products.
80 Transport and Civil Aviation Authority CAA is a quasi-government agency responsible for the development and
Communications (CAA) promotion of standards and safety in the aviation industry and now calls for
cooperation with foreign firms in the following areas:
1.Design & construction of new cargo centre
2.Design & construction of Entebbe Airport Hotel
3.Renovation and Refurbishment of general aviation terminal for domestic
use
4.Development of export processing/free trade port
5.Construction of an-in flight catering services
6.Construction of an aircraft maintenance hanger
7.Development of a ferry port at Entebbe Airport Area
8.Construction of passenger loading bridges
9.Airline business operations
81 Solar Energy UltraTec (U) Ltd Company currently deals in Solar PV, Solar Hot water, Solar cooking, power
and lighting protection, communication solutions. Energy saver lighting with
a turnover of expected to reach US$1 million in 2004. The company is
seeking to work with strategic partners to develop lasting relationships in
the Ugandan market in any of the areas listed above.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
82 Manufacture of Roofings Limited The company presently produces roofing sheets, electrowelded tubes, wire
steel products drawing products, chain links/barbed wire, BRC/welded mesh. The company
is seeking for appropriate technology to improve on the current operations
in any of the above areas with a view to adding value..
83 Pharmaceuticals Uganda Pharmaceuticals Current activities involves manufacture of pharmaceutical products like:
(1996) Ltd tablets, capsules, liquid oral, dry sprays with facility for ointments. The
company employs about 150 people directly and indirectly. Seeking for
partners in the printing industry as well as possibilities for modernizing and
diversifying current establishments
84 Solar Solar Energy Uganda Ltd The company is involved in distributing and installation of solar systems for
domestic and institutional use and the areas covered are: small home
systems ranging from 10watts to 65watts; large units from 100watts and
above; solar pumping systems, solar dryers for fruits and foods, solar
supported billboards, signage and back-up systems. The company is looking
for a partner who would intervene for the poorest people in terms of simple
lighting systems, which can mitigate the traditional kerosene lamp which is a
menace to the millions of the poor users both in terms of ample light and
health. This goes to problems like credit financing, for the users and
vendor. The company is also interested in being manufacturers
representatives in the region.
85 Housing TRAL LTD The company is currently involved in executing contract businesses in
construction, water related supplies. It is now seeking partnership with a
strategic partner in housing construction
86 Agro-processing Agricare Ltd The company is establishing a food dehydration facility for pineapples,
mangos and papaya and would like to join hands with strategic foreign
partner to realize this project. The company is also looking for a supplier of
the equipment for this project as well as financing from international
organizations on reasonable terms. The total cost of this project is about
US$1.2 million.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
87 ICT JJIntaConn This is a partnership company registered in Uganda with secured rights to
deploy the corDECT Wireless Local Loop (WLL) technology in Uganda. This
Wireless Access System provides a complete wireless access solution for
new and expanding telecommunication networks with seamless integration
of both voice and internet services at the lowest link budget. With a
maximum bitrate of 3.456 Mbps, VoIP compatibility, scalability from as low
as 50 lines to a high of 3,000 lines per unit, a subscriber terminal with a
high-speed (10BaseT/USB) data interface port, and a range of 35 km, the
corDECT WLL is the most appropriate connectivity solution for developing
rural and urban communities. All components, including subscriber units,
are designed for solar power use. The investment budget is US$2 million
for a 3000-subscriber network system with a target for 50,000 subscribers in
5 years. JjintaConn is seeking links with business innovation centres,
telemedicine facilities, distance learning institutions. We are also seeking
joint venture in the establishment of video conferencing facilities.
88 Agro-processing, Uganda Grain Traders Ltd This is the biggest grain exporter in the country and now is exploring
solar and fisheries possibilities to venture into aspects of renewable energy; and into fish
farming.
89 Mini-Hydro Power Ntama Bamwine Hydro The company is intending to set up a mini-hydro power station at River
Power Company Ltd Rwizi Kakooba in Mbarara district to generate 5MW and now is looking for
cheap technology and reliable partners to realize this project.
90 Honey Honey and Bee farming Current activities the enterprise is involved in are: training bee
Enterprises keepers/farmers, honey processing and packing; bee wax and candle
molding; etc. The enterprise is seeking for joint venture, markets and
technology.
91 Abattoir Teso Agro Foods Ltd The investor purchased the former government only meat packers which
Establishment used to supply processed meat to many neighbouring countries until this
was run down. With new management in place, this facility is now
earmarked for revitatisation and this will be realized faster than planned if a
foreign investor or technology can be identified.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
92 Fencing of Vanilla Kasirye Agro Mixed Farm Ltd The company is in vanilla growing and recently the crop has experienced a
Farm high wave of theft due to its high prices in international market. As a
permanent solution to this problem, the company wishes to put an electric
perimeter fence around the farm as well as to increase acreage of the crop.
This therefore calls for a partner who would bring in capital and expertise in
this field.
93 Sale of Grand Pharmaceuticals Ltd The company, established in 2000, is an ongoing wholesale pharmacy and
pharmaceuticals local distributor of pharmaceutical products of multinational companies
which is currently looking for a joint-venture partner or a foreign company
representation in Uganda.
Estimated investment costs US$ 100,000.
94 Tour operating Lake Victoria Tours and Lake Victoria Tours was established in 1995 and is aiming at developing a
Travels Ltd dynamic resort holiday camp that will deliver unique quality services in
water and Island tourism. The Project has three components: establishing of
the cottages and tents, introduction of water sport activities to lake Victoria
and the introduction of reliable transport from the mainland to the Islands.
The company is looking for a joint-venture partner to acquire marketing
expertise and to get access to new markets.
Estimated investment costs US$ 277,200.
95 Pharmaceuticals Norvik Enterprises Ltd Currently, import from India, China, UK, and South Africa. Now want to
establish supply from Japan
96 Renewable Magric (U) Ltd The company is an Importer and Distributor of Agricultural & Industrial
Energy and Equipment & Supplies, Weighing Equipment, Solar Power, Quality Control,
Equipment supply Date Coding. Exporter of food, non-food and relief items and has been
supplying a growing nation in Uganda since 1979 but now is looking for
prospects in renewable energy as well as looking for a supplier of modern
industrial electronic controls and monitoring equipment.
97 Pharmaceuticals NEC Pharmaceuticals Ltd The company produces generic drugs and is seeking for a foreign investor to
Manufacturing jointly modernize this operation.
98 Biomass Fuel Kampala Jellitone Suppliers The company is putting up a biomass fuel establishment and now seeking
Briquettes Ltd for an investor willing to supply the requisite technology. Equity participation
in the project is also welcome.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
99 Transportation Yuasa Investments Ltd This is the largest importer of Japanese vehicles in Uganda. Having a
turnover of over US$10 million and a working capital of over US$4 million
per annum employing more than 40 people. The company also has its own
Inland Container Depot (ICD) with another ICD in South Africa. This is also
the biggest re-exporter of vehicles (30%) of the stock is re-exported. The
company is seeking for a joint venture with used vehicles exporter from
other competitive countries re-export to neighbouring countries and import
spare parts
100 Apiary Api-Product Centre Ltd The company produces hives (frame) and leases the to farmers. The
company also trains farmers on the management of hives, harvesting good
honey and bees wax. It is a family business with a turnover of over Euros
100,000 per annum employing 30 people. The company also has a saw mill,
a carpentry machinery, wax foundation machine worth over Euros 30,000.
The company is seeking for joint venture and distribution outlets in Germany
as well as technology in the form of parts for making beekeeping and honey
extraction machines locally. Also extraction of other products used in API-
therapy such as royal jelly, propolis, bee venom, etc are possible areas of
cooperation
101 Pharmaceutical G.K.O. Medicines LTD Sale and distribution of Pharmaceutical and medical products countrywide,
sale and marketing activities of laboratory and medical equipment in
hospitals and health centres. Re-packaging of pharmaceuticals and medical
products.
Small Scale pharmaceutical manufacturing. The companys investment is
approx. US$1.5 million with an annual turnover of US$ 1.75 million
employing 50 people. The company is interested in Technology and
representation in Uganda. Experience and advice in packaging of foods and
pharmaceutical products, Joint Venture and other partnership arrangements.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
102 Tourism JCM Travel Consultancy The German Desk at JCM Travel provides comprehensive services and
information concerning: international summer courses in Germany in
different professions for exposure and Ideas; Trade fairs and exhibitions to
enable people make good use of German technology both in urban and for
rural areas as well as to establish business links; Arrange tours especially
study tours for students and professionals. The company is exploring
Exchange programmes; subsidised summer courses, have students tourists
visit Uganda, have similar arrangements with Asian countries as well,
especially China and Japan
103 Energy HARED Petroleum Ltd HARED Petroleum deals in the import and distribution of petroleum products
and is planning to expand its outlets to cover beyond Uganda. Mr. Yahaya
Yusuf is one of the major shareholders in the company whose turnover is
over US$500,000 and employing in excess of 200 people. The company is
seeking for joint venture partners with a view to expanding to the entire
Great Lakes region
104 Transportation Threeways Shipping Service Current activities: product/services in hauling, procurement, clearing &
(Group) Ltd forwarding, depot services and import and export services. The promoters
of the companies are: Mr. Oscar R. Businge-Baitwa who is the
Chairman/Director; and Mr. Geofrey Bihamaiso Baitwa Managing Director.
The companys current investment is over US$3.5 million and investment
worth over US$800,000 employing 150 employees. The company is seeking
for joint venture with reputable foreign firms to develop a cargo
handling/internal container depot
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
105 Floriculture Mairye Estates Limited Mairye Estates has established during 1957 as family business of Hudda
family. The company commenced production of cut flowers by growing
Limonium flowers, vegetables like French beans, runner beans and other
exotic vegetables for export to Europe in 1995. In 1997 Mairye Estates
complemented its Limonium production with roses for the European Market.
Currently Mairye Estates LTD exports approximately 3.5 million roses per
month to the Holland, USA, Norway and UK. The farm site is near Kiwenda
town, about 30kms northwest of Kampala in Wakiso district. The area
allocated to this project is 40ha, located close to the main access road and
farm buildings. Currently 9 hectares of roses are in production and another
5 hectares has been planted last month. The company has full accreditation
by Sansiburry and an independent audit company MPS situated in Holland.
Mairye Estates has a vision to establish 30 hectares Rose Farm, 100 hectare
Vegetable farm and a fresh produce handling and packing unit near Entebbe
airport. The company is seeking for Market opportunities, Joint venture, new
technology in same field.
106 Energy Energy Systems Limited Energy systems Limited is a private company dealing in sourcing,
procurement, designing, installing, maintenance of solar, wind, biomass and
other renewable energy technologies focusing on distribution of clean
energy for development of rural communities. Other activities performed
currently by the company include: rural energy financing based in small
rural banks, rural community based ICT services. The company is being
promoted by Mr. Kimbowa S. Emmy and Mr. Bavid Sekalegga with extensive
experience in energy works. Current turnover is in excess of US$600,000
p.a. with current investment of over US$120,000 employing 22 people. The
company is seeking for Reliable supply of energy equipment to meet
demand; local technical building for rural electrification; rural community
based energy finance to end users; energy technology transfer from
Germany to Uganda; rural energy market development; and representation
of German companies in Uganda in the above associated areas
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
107 Food processing Hot Loaf Bakery Ltd The Company Currently Produces: Pan Breads , Variety Cake, Variety
Buscuits, Variety Cookies, Puff Pastry, Danish Pastry, Savory Goods With a
level of investment in assets of over US$4..2 million and turnover of US$2.4
million. The company is interested in import of equipment from overseas to
produce bakery inputs. The foreign company may also provide technical
know-how on usage of the equipment to produce bakery inputs.
108 Financial Dev. Finance Co. of Uganda DFCU is the largest diversified financial services group in Uganda. It
(DFCU) Limited currently offers long term project finance, leasing, mortgages and a full
range of commercial banking services. It is owned by the commonwealth
development corporation (60%), international finance corporation (21.5%)
and the Ugandan public (18.5%). The bank is listed on the stock market
and is looking for cooperation with foreign financial institutions, especially in
the area of mortgages, project finance, trade finance and general
commercial banking transactions.
109 Printing and DAKS Couriers LTD This is a limited company involved in national and international courier
Publishing services being promoted by Mr. David Kasingwire and Mrs. Patience
Kasingwire with a share capital of US$250,000 having annual turnover of
US$400,000. Currently, the company employs 56 people in all its
departments. The company is interested in technology acquisition especially
in the packaging industry. There is also a possibility of representing a
foreign technology interest in Uganda.
110 Agro-processing SHIRE International (U) Ltd The company is dealing in roasting of coffee beans and would like joint
venture, markets and technology acquisition
111 ICT Resources International Ltd The company is in import business of computers and other related IT
equipment and it is specialised in larger networks and other internet related
equipment with an annual turnover of about US$.5 million with 20 people
employed in different capacities. The company is mainly interested in used
computers and other second user equipment of high quality like biomedical
equipment, main frames and servers are the main prime interest of the
company with options for technology representation and joint venture in
Ugandan market
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
112 Manufacturing of Paradise Chemical The company is currently involved in the manufacture of oil and water paint,
paints Industries Ltd putty and supplies major contractor in Uganda such as Spencon
Construction Co., ROKO Construction; EXCEL; and many local companies.
This is a family business with very visionary promoters employing12 people,
skilled and unskilled that is now looking for appropriate technology to
improve their production process.
113 Fruit juice Delight (U) Limited The company is a limited liability holding involved in the processing and
processing packaging of soft drinks. The shareholders are Nyamahunge Julian and
Kateba Stephen with current turnover of US$2 million p.a. Presently, the
company is employing 280 people in the skilled and unskilled categories.
Current technology used in the soft drink manufacture was sourced from
Germany. The promoter is looking for more value addition and
diversification of its products through acquisition of technology and equity
partners.
114 Printing and First General Limited The promoters of the company have been in this business of office support
Publishing services for many years working with renowned companies such as Xerox.
They are Messrs Bariine H.K and Beyendera F.J. The array of activities here
includes: office support services, printing, provision of office stationery,
office equipment and service and repairs with a financial plan for 2004/05
being US$1.2 million. The company also intends to engage in recycling of
used paper for both office and home use. Current turnover is in excess of
US$50,000 with a workforce of 10 skilled & permanent staff. The company
is seeking for: equipment supply for recycling paper; representation initially
in paper with a strategic interest to set up a manufacturing venture in paper
products.
115 Horticulture Taimex (U) Limited The company is involved in the processing and production of cured aromatic
vanilla beans. The shareholders are Messrs Tamale Ismael and Tamale
Musoke Hamad. The current export levels are about 15 metric tonnes per
annum making US$3.75 million. The company employs about 100 people
and with markets in Japan, USA, Europe and Middle East. The company is in
need for joint ventures in the same field for value addition as well as
searching for more markets.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
116 Wood and Wood Namaganda Foundation The company is involved in making furniture for both domestic and export
Products market on a small scale with 6 employees. The company is seeking for joint
venture for provision of technology such as machines for planning, circular,
drilling, etc for a modern furniture workshop. The company is also seeking
for markets of its furniture products.
117 Building and Jimkas Company Limited The project is being promoter by 4 directors (Mr. Kisuule Kisige Jimmy; Mrs.
Construction Ntale Sarah; Mrs. Nakayega Define; and Mr. Apoyasali Benjamen) with a
turnover of US$160,000 per annum and employing 26 permanent staff. The
Company is currently in the business of importation of new and used car
spares as well as construction equipment for own construction. The
company is seeking for construction equipment
118 Printing and Elite Printers and Stationers Printing, graphic designing and supply of office stationary. The company
Publishing already acquired some equipment like printery and computers for its graphic
design work and is being promoted by two shareholders, namely: Wananda
Daniel Mugalu; and Mr. Settuba Mutumba Dan. The annual turnover of the
company is US$30,000 and the company is seeking for expansion. The
company is seeking for technology to up grade its current, as well as for
representation of reputable foreign firms for spares of printing machines as
there is currently none in Uganda and most spares are sought from Nairobi.
119 Printing and Central Trading Company The company is involved in the printing, sale of stationery and office
Publishing Limited equipment, furniture and shelving spearheaded by two Directors: Mr. Kikabi
Fredrick William, and Mrs. Kikabi Meleth Kasemiire. So far, the company has
invested over US$250,000 generating annual turnover of US$400,000 and
employing 16 people in the three departments. The two directors are also
involved fulltime in the day today running of business. The company is
looking for good printing machines from reputable foreign firms as well as
joint venture possibilities from the foreign companies.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
120 Fruits processing Jaribu Credit Traders Current activities involve hire purchase credit trading; procurement and
supplies to government, NGOs and the public. The main products traded in
include electronics, furniture, building materials, transport (motor cycles,
and bicycles), household items, generators and agricultural equipment. The
promoters/shareholders of the company are: Suresh N. Kantaria; and Kevel
Kantaria. The company is diversifying and would like to procure
equipment/technology for value addition in the fruits processing sector as
well as to represent many foreign firms in the current business in Uganda by
assembling most of the products in Uganda. The technology areas of
emphasis will be to get equipment for sterilisation of juices, packaging
equipment for own products and well as getting small packaging equipment
that would be sold on hire purchase to SMEs producers for value addition in
their own product lines.
121 General Bark Cloth (U) Ltd Export of barkcloth, production and export of barktex (a barkcloth-derivate),
Manufacturing vocational training for farmers, bark cloth processors in co-operation with
GTZ and for other development organisations, joint venture with distribution
company BARK CLOTH Europe in Germany, shareholders are Oliver Heintz,
Joseph Matovu and Mary Barongo-Heintz, turnover according to the last
survey taken out by UIA, about than 150 000 EUR have been invested since
2000, 15 employees, about 700 suppliers with market prospects in European
Union, Switzerland, USA, CDN, MEX, Russia, Korea, Japan, Brazil. The
company is seeking for market and joint venture partners, eventually
investors in car industry, furniture industry, airplane and ship interior
industry, home textile industry, architects, industry product developers, high
pressure laminate manufacturers
122 Fruits processing Josse Fresh Produce The company is involved in the growing and exporting of horticultural
products like apple banana, pineapples, chillies, etc. The company is being
promoted by three energetic Ugandans who are currently involved in the
growing of organic pineapples with 8 acres under cultivation. Total
employment is about 18 people. The company is seeking for a simple
technology for the drying of fruits to increase their shelf life and portability.
The company is also looking for a pack house to preserve the products.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
123 Fruits processing Sunfruit Limited The company is involved in the packing, grading of fresh fruits and
vegetables for the export markets and the fruits currently traded in are:
apple bananas, passion fruits, pineapples, avocadoes, green bananas,
chillies, etc and all these bring a total turnover of US$125,000 per annum.
In total, the company has 6 permanent employees with 100 contact farmers
with a strategic view to process pineapple, mango and passion fruits into
juice concentrate for exports. Seeking for a joint venture and technology in
the production of juice concentrates
124 Financial Services Stanhope Finance Company This is a full-fledged financial institution licensed by the Central Bank and
Limited offers saving products and loan products (working capital loans, hire
purchase, trade finance and consumer loans as well as offering forex
services through Stanhope Forex Bureau. Having been registered in 1996,
the company has been growing profitably. The company is promoted by 4
individuals each having 25% shares with paid up capital of US$700,000; and
deposits in excess of US$4.5 million and loan portfolio exceeding US$3
million. Level of non-performing assets is as low as 0.25% of the loan
assets.
The company is looking for IT solutions relevant to financial sector,
technology and expertise in SME financing, opportunities wherein Stanhope
can act as a financing vehicle, franchising and alliances are possible areas of
cooperation
125 Financial Services Centenary Rural The Bank is involved in provision of micro finance banking services: micro-
Development Bank Limited loans, savings, money transfers, foreign exchange, ATM banking with staff
(CERUDEB) numbers: 650 (31-12-2003.) Shareholders are: Uganda Catholic Secretariat,
The Catholic Dioceses of Uganda, SIDI, a French Investment Company, and
Hivos Triodos, a Dutch Investment Company. The Bank is seeking for
markets, technology and correspondence with other foreign banks
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
126 Lake Katwe Salt Privatisation Unit This project that was conceived in 1952 to extract and recover salts from
Project: Salt Lake Katwe brine deposits. This is the only source of salt in Uganda. The
production lake bed is 0.8 m thick and contains over 12 million tonnes of salt, varying
in composition and depth and has salt stocks which can sustain an industrial
extraction plant with a production rate of 7 tonnes of salt per hour for 34
years. At present, all salt approved for human consumption totaling 60,000
tons per annum is imported from neighbouring countries which is above the
40,000 tonnes expected to be produced by the project. The current value
of assets for the project is US$3.5 million. Government is divesting its
interest 100% from this project and interested private promoter can take up
this opportunity.
127 Uganda Privatisation Unit This is a project expected to exploit the rock phosphate deposits in Sukulu
Phosphate Hills, Tororo for raw materials in a fertiliser manufacturing plant. According
Fertiliser Project: to a recent techno-economic feasibility study carried out by the Dharamsi
Phosphate Morarji Chemical Co. Of India , it is estimated that the phosphate deposits
fertilizer can sustain a fertiliser project with an output of 50,000 tonnes per year for
200 years. Private investors are invited to take advantage of this enormous
opportunity.
128 Kinyara Sugar Privatisation Unit KSWL with an authorised capital of over US$ 7 million occupies 11,000
Works Limited hectares of fertile arable land and it is owned 100% by government of
(KSWL): Sugar Uganda. KSWL grows and processes sugar cane into sugar and currently
cane sells all its production on domestic market. The company also generates its
own electricity (2 MW) from bagase. The companys annual production
output is 50,000 tonnes of sugar which is current maximum installed
capacity. The company is profitable with current operations.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
129 National Privatisation Unit NIC was established under the National Insurance Corporation Act of 1964
Insurance with the main objective of providing insurance services in the national
Corporation: economy. It started the underwriting business in 1965 and presently
Insurance underwrites most classes of insurance. The corporations activities include
providing long-term and general business insurance covers.
NIC is 100% government owned and is the current market leader in life
business with about 85% market share of premiums. Overall, NIC enjoys
19% of the market premium making it one of the leading players in the
industry. Its headquarter is situated in the city of Kampala which is the seat
of government and where most of its clients are based. NIC' s general
business generated gross premiums of Ushs2.8 billion in the year 2001. The
primary areas of general business are marine/aviation and motor
contributing about 65% of the premium. General insurance customers are
spread across all sectors of the economy but predominantly in the
commercial sectors. NIC sells primarily through a sales force of
approximately 41 agents, 10 brokers and other business is direct. The
corporation has a network of regional branches through which it sells its
products. As part of its distribution strategy. Over the years, the
Corporation has accumulated fixed assets worth about Ushs.13 billion. Land
and buildings locate mainly in Kampala account for 96% of the total assets.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
130 Uganda Seeds Privatisation Unit Uganda Seeds Limited (USL) is a limited liability company wholly owned by
Limited: Seeds Government. It was incorporated in 1999 to assume the functions of
Uganda Seed Project formerly under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). As per Cabinet decision ref.: Cabinet minute
232 (CT 1999); slated for classification which is in line with the
conditionality of the African Development Bank that funded the former
Government project Uganda Seeds Project- on condition that Private
Sector Participation would be introduced in the operations of Uganda Seeds
project to ensure sustainability and efficient delivery of improved seeds to
the farming community in Uganda. What is currently awaited to complete
listing of USL in the PERD statute is the Parliamentary approval as is
provided for by statute. Activities of Uganda Seed Ltd are now being
operated under MAAIF structures, pending finalization of the
operationalisation of USL. Assets committed to the project operations are in
the process of being transferred to the company as Government
capitalization. The assets of USL have been valued at shs 7.005 bn with
land & buildings at shs 2.75 bn while plant & machinery was valued at shs
4.25 bn.
131 ICT Leading Age Software The school was set up in January 2005 for software development, training,
Development School Ltd web designing and hosting. Its objective is to cretae software applications
tailormade to suit local environment. The company is need of a joint
venture partner to explore the possibility f setting up a call center in
Uganda. There is a need for the partner to provide the technology and
marketing. A company profile will be sent directly to the prospective
partner. The total funds required are $ 270,000. The company will fund
37% ($101,000), and is assured of a bank loan from there bankers of $
160,000 (59%). The joint venture partner would be required to come up
with US $ 9,000.
132 Waste Bikala Environmental The company was set up in January 2005. Business activity has not taken
management Services off, but there is a viable business plan to carry out waste management,
treatment, segregation, disposal, recycling, and trading. The company also
envisages carrying out clean environment practices like clean production
and environmental management accounting.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
133 Office supplies First General Limited The company, with a current turnover of US $ 400,000, employs 12 people
and supplies office equipment. They also provide technical servicing of the
equipment they supply. Currently, the company deals with South Africa and
United Arab Emirates. They are looking for other suppliers in Asia whom
they can represent in Uganda and East Africa in the supply of office
equipment and office paper products
134 ICT Bankshire Technologies The company with its headquarters in Canada, offers ICT services in the
Limited East African region. It also has a strategic presence in the United Kingdom,
USA, China, and South Africa. Their activities include consultancy in
management and information technology e-solutions, information
technology, management and audit, corporate training, and public-key
infrastructure. It is a US $ 1 million investment with a US $ 2 million current
turns over. Bankshire seeks for joint ventures and/or representations in
Central and East Africa in offering Technology Solutions and services.
135 Food processing Maganjo Grain Millers Ltd The company was set up in 1984 and carries out four production lines to
include a bakery, soya products, animal feeds, and maize flour. It exports to
Rwanda, Burundi, Oman, Democratic Republic of Congo, UK. The company
employs 200 people and will employ 40 more when the storage facility is
built. The company is looking for a joint venture partner who can provide
expertise and financing to the tune of Ushs 500 million (US $ 294, 118) to
construct a warehouse that will enable an increase in production capacity
utilization. The construction project totals U shs 1, 21 billion (US $ 711,765).
Of the amount, the company is ready to invest U shs 710 million (US $
417,647). Dollar rate 1,700 Ush per $.
136 Pharmaceuticals Kisakye Industries Ltd The company is a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant which is currently
researching and manufacturing drugs. The company is embarking on an
expansion process which will be done in three phases: 3 million euros
needed for research facility, building of structure to accommodate herbal
medicine research and extraction, and 20 million euros for the setting up of
the production of penicillin and non penicillin injectables and tablets. The
company is looking for a joint venture partner or funding institution that can
invest jointly with the promoter.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
137 Wine Kampala Wines The company imports and distributes wines, as well as produces wine
locally. The family business is looking for more suppliers of wines and a
potential partner to co invest in the establishment of a fish farm.
138 Direct purchases Executive Estates Ltd Textiles & foods (horticulture) - export Direct purchase of vegetables and
of vegetables and cotton
cotton
139 Solar energy Solar Energy International Dealers in Solar panels, regulators, solar batteries and inverters. The
ltd. company is seeking for a Joint venturing partnership to assemble the same,
as well representation in Uganda to supply the East African and COMESA
region
140 Fruit processing Ssonko Estates The company is engaged in Fresh fruits processing, (pineapple, orange,
passion fruit) . They are looking for joint venture arrangement in dairy and
pig farming, and business transactions in fresh fruits and fresh pork export.
141 Real estate M/s Nninda & partners Estates Agents, Rent-Debt collectors, surveyors, Designers, property
managers. The company is seeking to increase their knowledge on industrial
development, business management skills in the real estate business.
142 Building T-Set Consults Ltd Building industry (Contractors, project managers, architectural modeling)
The company is interested in technology transfer
143 Engineering MED Technologies Ltd Engineering services (water works, road works, building construction). The
services company is looking for a partner to collaborate in the construction of water,
roads, & other infrastructure works in Uganda & E. Africa.
144 Tourism Gaba Beach Hotel Ltd The hotel is seeking for expertise in Beach management and development,
as well as, linkages with foreign tourists, capital, machinery and equipment
A foreign partner who can participate in this way is welcome. Other details
can be given to the prospective investor directly.
145 Tourism Kidepo Guest House Ltd The accommodation, bar and restaurant facility wants to carry out business
networking with Hoteliers, tour agents to promote the establishment as a
destination when one is one an African Safari. There is also much needed a
partnerships to expand the facility and services offered..
146 Pharmaceuticals Alta-Pharma .U. Ltd Veterinary pharmaceuticals importation and Distribution, stockists. Wants to
be an agent for manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
147 Agro-processing Millennium Cotton Products Agro processing
Ltd (Lint cotton, cotton seeds) The company is seeking for partners who can
buy lint cotton, and making yarn.
148 Freight and CPC Freight Services ltd Import & Export, Handling of containers, Warehousing, and Verification of
terminal cargo, Offloading/Loading of General Cargo. The company is looking at
management business opportunities in acquisition of advanced technology in freight
industry and terminal management, as well as, increasing the capital base of
the company.
149 Horticulture Aurum Roses Ltd Growing roses & exporting (Horticulture) . The company is looking to carry
out direct sales of produce through foreign partners.
150 Engineering and Multiplex Ltd Mgt & control of street parking, roads, buildings, bridges& water. Quarrying
construction etc. The company needs equipment/ technology, technical assistance and
training. The company can provide a detailed company profile in case of
joint venture interests to potential partners.
151 Money lending Lincoln Consultsam Ltd Money lending, Offshore investment services, property development etc
etc Partnership in property development, funding.
152 Horticulture Kent Marketing Ltd Horticulture, floriculture, Dairy industry. The company needs collaboration in
the provision of technical support/know how, and export markets
153 Plastico Afroplast Enterprises Ltd Injection molded articles, jars, plate bowls, basins, cups, buckets, etc. The
company needs Equipment for packaging industries (filling, sealing etc), and
a partner who can propose for development of additional products for
export. The company has some proposals, which can be provided on
request.
154 Forwarding and Goshegun U Ltd Clearing & forwarding, Transportation. The company wants to be appointed
transportation as a clearing and forwarding agency in Uganda for any foreign exporter
interested. Other details can be got direct from the company.
156 Building Tele Co. Industry Making of building materials (Bitumen Dump-proof). The company is
materials seeking for a business partnership with foreign manufacturers of our raw
materials we use in processing line (Bitumen 80/100 is the grade required),
paper materials of British standards.
157 Trading etc Kabale Disributers Ltd. Transport, trading (import), Real Estate development. The company is
interested in Joint ventures, and Representation of a foreign firm in Uganda.
158 Construction Nile works and services Ltd. Construction/hotel industry. Needs partner to complete and furnish a Hotel
building.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
159 Tourism and Global Interlink Travel Tourism and travel services (promotion of national parks, lodges, campsites
travel services Services Ltd in Uganda). The com,pany seeks for a Joint venture partner.
160 Freight Atlas Cargo systems Ltd Freight forwarding, customs clearing and commission Agents.
forwarding (Import &export sector). The3 company wants exporters to route all
shipments to Uganda through their firm and to ensure that any exports from
Uganda to India or Europe is arranged and handled by them.
161 Car refinishing Bouch Uganda Ltd Sales of car refinishing materials, particularly sickens products, and vehicle-
materials refinishing services e.g.; panel beating & spraying. Hope to open up other
lines of business marketable here in Uganda particularly in line with sectors
such as consumer, satellite operators, internet service providers and
companies importing goods. Wants to an agent.
162 Transportation of Maritime Shipping Co. Ltd Sea freight, Airfreight, land haulage (transportation of cargo), Air/Sea
cargo freight chartering, international customs clearing and forwarding of cargo
etc. Widen our scope of services we offer, easy access to export/import
between the two countries, increase volume of trade, and expand our
services to the out side world through partnership.
163 Joint venture in Sky Blue Hotels / Tourism Tourism. Joint venture in Hotel management and training.
Hotel
164 Import export KGM Group Import export consultants, link between the manufacturer and the possible
consultants buyer. Partnership.
165 Agency Muhabura Investments U Jewelry, Tourism and culture, foods and beverages. Agricultural
Ltd Products. Partnership, market offer by the partner as an Agent or an
importer on recognized /established links and terms.
166 Pig farming, Pkok Enterprises Ltd Pig farming, Vanilla, pineapple production. The company is looking for
Vanilla, pineapple market for their pork products and also wants to be an agent in Uganda for
production small-scale food processing equipment
167 Telecommunicati Uganda pay phone owners & GSM and CDMA and OPTIC fibre technology, low caliber computers i.e.
ons operators Association Ltd. (Pentium II and III).
Telecommunication sector. Joint venture partnership and technology
transfer in telecommunication industry.
168 Pork and piglets Capricorn Investment Ltd. Rearing of pigs for sale as pork and piglets. Partner who can supply
machinery and parent stock to the company, and technical knowledge.
NO. PROJECT TITLE SPONSOR PROJECT SUMMARY
169 Milk-processing Twiga Diaries MILK PROCESSING
Equipment for processing and partnership
170 Waste Kagga and partners LTD Water, Solid Waste, Roads, Etc. Expertise And Equity In A Joint Venture In
management Waste Management.
171 Livestock rearing Global Star (U) Ltd Livestock Rearing & Processing.
and processing The company needs Equipment, partnership, and technological transfer.
172 Consulting Sunshine Projects Ltd Consulting Management (Engineering, Management, Environment).
management Procurement Services; Suppliers Of Furniture, Medical Equipment. Quality
Services In Jiont Venture Business.
173 Real estate Akright Projects Ltd Real Estate Development.
Jiont Venture For Market, Funding And Technology.
174 ICT True African U Ltd Data Management Software Solutions (Information Technology).
Technology, It Equipment, Training And Partnership.
175 Horticulture Rictaai Fruits And Vegetable Horticulture and crafts
Exporters The company is seeking for\ a foreign firm to buy Ugandan products in bulk
due to good prices.