Namanve Industrial Park Uganda 2026: Investing & Operating Guide

What Namanve Is

Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP), commonly known as Namanve, is Uganda's flagship industrial park, located 14 km east of Kampala on the Jinja highway, straddling Mukono and Wakiso districts. Covering approximately 2,200 acres, it is administered by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and houses over 200 manufacturers and processors.

Why Investors Choose Namanve

• Serviced industrial-zoned land with grid power, water, paved roads and fibre
• Proximity to Kampala (14 km), Entebbe Airport (50 km) and Jinja port (65 km)
• Customs-controlled bonded zones available for export-oriented investors
• Tax incentives — 10-year corporate income tax holiday for qualifying investments above USD 10 million in agro-processing or value-addition manufacturing
• Duty-free import of plant, machinery, raw materials for licensed investors
• SEZ status zones for select sectors

Plot Allocation Process

1. Submit investment licence application to UIA (foreign investors require minimum USD 250,000 capital commitment; nationals USD 100,000)
2. Project profile and feasibility study assessed by UIA technical team
3. Approval letter issued — typically 60 — 90 days
4. Plot identification and physical inspection
5. Lease offer issued with plot coordinates, size and conditions
6. Payment of premium and lease execution
7. Building permit application to Mukono Municipality or Wakiso, harmonised with UIA
8. Commence construction within agreed period (usually 18 — 24 months) or risk forfeiture

Lease Terms and Fees (Indicative)

Confirm current rates with UIA — terms vary by zone, sector and incentive package.

Infrastructure Available

• Power — 132 kV substation with dedicated industrial feeders; backup tariffs negotiable for energy-intensive users
• Water — NWSC connection, with several investors operating boreholes for process water
• Roads — tarmac internal road network completed under JICA-funded upgrades
• ICT — fibre backbone via multiple providers (MTN, Airtel, CSquared, Liquid)
• Effluent — central treatment plant under phased completion
• Customs — URA bonded warehouse facilities in dedicated zones

Major Investors at Namanve

Existing operations include large manufacturers in steel, plastics, foods and beverages, agro-processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, paints, and electronics assembly. Anchor investors include companies in cement, sugar, dairy, edible oils and consumer goods.

Where the Park Falls Short

• Effluent treatment capacity has lagged industrial expansion in some zones
• Internal road quality varies — peripheral plots less well serviced
• Land allocation can be slow when applicant capacity is unclear
• Some plots have legacy boundary or title issues that need resolution before lease

Alternative Industrial Parks in Uganda

• Luzira Industrial Park (UIA, smaller, urban)
• Mbale Industrial Park (UIA, eastern Uganda)
• Soroti Industrial Park (UIA)
• Jinja Industrial & Business Park
• Liao Shen Industrial Park (private, Chinese-developed, Mukono)
• Tian Tang Industrial Park (private, Chinese-developed, Mbale)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a plot at Namanve Industrial Park?

Apply for an investment licence to the Uganda Investment Authority (foreign investors need a minimum USD 250,000 capital commitment; nationals USD 100,000), pass UIA technical assessment, receive an approval letter (60-90 days), then a lease offer, pay the premium and execute the lease.

What are the lease terms at Namanve?

Leases run 49 or 99 years renewable, with a one-off premium of about USD 25,000-60,000 per acre and annual ground rent of UGX 2-5 million per acre. Plots range from 0.5 to 50+ acres. Confirm current rates with UIA.

What tax incentives does Namanve offer?

Qualifying investments above USD 10 million in agro-processing or value-addition manufacturing can access a 10-year corporate income tax holiday, plus duty-free import of plant, machinery and raw materials.