investment 30 June 2026 Uganda Investment Authority

Investment Opportunity: Hotel Near Uganda's Kabalega Airport

The Ugandan government is seeking investors for a hotel development project adjacent to the newly constructed Kabalega International Airport. This strategic location in the oil-rich Albertine region positions the investment to capitalize on significant economic activity. Source: https://ugandainvest.go.ug/ugandan-government-offers-hotel-investment-opportunity-near-kabalega-airport

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has announced an exciting investment prospect for a hotel situated near the Kabalega International Airport. This modern airport is a key piece of infrastructure recently established in the Kikuube District, a region central to Uganda’s burgeoning oil and gas sector in the western Albert Lake Basin.

Its proximity to vital projects like the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF), the Crude Oil Export Hub, and planned developments such as an Oil Refinery and a Kabalega Petrochemical Industrial Park, underscores the area’s economic potential. These developments are expected to drive substantial business and leisure travel to the region.

With Uganda anticipating its first oil production by the end of 2026, the demand for accommodation and hospitality services is projected to surge. This presents a timely opportunity for investors looking to establish a presence in a rapidly developing economic zone.

The UIA is encouraging interested parties to explore this venture, which is poised to benefit from the significant infrastructure investments and the anticipated increase in both domestic and international visitors.

Source: Uganda Investment Authority