At the Local Content Unit, our mission is rooted in the belief that Uganda’s wealth must work for Ugandans.
We are committed to ensuring that our people, enterprises, and industries are empowered to actively participate in and benefit from the country’s economic development.
We commit to promoting the use of local goods, services, skills, and technologies across key sectors, especially in extractives, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
By strengthening local capacity, we aim to reduce import dependence, create sustainable jobs, and enhance value retention within our borders.
Working closely with investors, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders, we are building frameworks that uphold transparency, enforce compliance, and provide opportunity for inclusive growth.
This includes monitoring local content performance, supporting supplier development, and ensuring that our youth and SMEs are not left behind in Uganda’s transformation journey.
I call upon all Ugandans to embrace the spirit of patriotism, innovation, and partnership. Let us build a future where Uganda is not just a destination for investment—but a champion of self reliance, skills development, and shared prosperity.
Together, we can make local content a national asset.
Hajjat Aminah Mukalazi
Head, Local Content Unit
Republic of Uganda