Namanve Industrial and Business Park Overview
The Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) at Namanve is Uganda's largest industrial park — located approximately 15 kilometres east of Kampala city centre on the Kampala-Jinja highway. Home to over 100 manufacturing and processing companies employing tens of thousands of workers.
How to Acquire a Plot in Namanve
- Apply to Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) — the primary gateway for new investors
- Submit investment proposal including production capacity, employment projections, and environmental plan
- UIA evaluates proposal against investment criteria
- Approved investors allocated plots on 49-year leasehold terms from government
- Plot sizes range from 0.5 acres to 50+ acres depending on investment
Construction Requirements in Namanve
- Building plans must be approved by KCCA — Namanve falls within Kampala district
- EIA required for industrial facilities
- Factory buildings must comply with Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
- Effluent treatment plant required before NEMA approval for processing industries
- Fire safety compliance required from Uganda Fire Prevention and Rescue Services
Tax Incentives for Namanve Investors
Companies in Namanve qualify for Uganda's manufacturing investment incentives including import duty exemptions on machinery and raw materials, initial capital allowances of 75% on plant and machinery, and potential income tax holidays depending on investment size and location outside Kampala.
Infrastructure Available
- 33kV electricity grid connection managed by Umeme
- NWSC water connection available on application
- Paved internal roads throughout the park
- Park-wide security management
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