The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, together with the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Amina Zawedde, hosted a United Kingdom delegation led by Lord Krish Raval of the House of Lords to discuss investment opportunities and strengthen cooperation between Uganda and the UK.

The engagement focused on attracting UK investment into Uganda’s technology and innovation sector, including artificial intelligence, film and media. Discussions also covered medical technology, solar energy, tourism and water purification, reflecting opportunities for collaboration across several sectors.

The Ministry meeting formed part of Lord Raval’s September 2026 visit to Uganda, his country of birth, after more than five decades abroad. The visit offered him an opportunity to reconnect with Uganda while exploring ways to contribute to its economic development. :chatgpt-content-reference.

During his visit, Lord Raval also met President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe and Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja in Kampala to discuss potential investments. The Prime Minister directed the Uganda Investment Authority to guide and support him as he assessed opportunities, in accordance with Uganda’s investment laws and procedures. :chatgpt-content-reference.

For the Ministry, the engagement provided an opportunity to connect Uganda’s technology and creative sectors with prospective UK investors. The discussions remained exploratory, with specific projects and investment values yet to be announced. :chatgpt-content-reference.