The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has hosted a high-level delegation of executives from nine Danish companies exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, food processing, and vocational training sectors.

The delegation, comprising more than 20 executives operating under the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, met with SHIPU leadership in Kampala to discuss potential partnerships aimed at strengthening agribusiness, reducing food loss, enhancing renewable energy solutions, and advancing skills development in Uganda.

Among the companies represented were GSOL Energy Global, DanBred Africa, FOSS Analytical - Denmark, Orana Projects ApS, Caritas Denmark, Zealand Business College, LINCO Incubator ApS, and BAADER Food Systems.

Speaking during the meeting, the Head of SHIPU, Col. Edith Nakalema, welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to providing a secure, transparent, and investor-friendly environment for foreign direct investment.

“Denmark is globally recognized for its excellence in agricultural technology and innovation, and Uganda welcomes your expertise, especially in areas such as post-harvest handling, food processing, renewable energy, and vocational skills development,” Col. Nakalema said.

She noted that the visiting companies possess internationally respected expertise that aligns with Uganda’s national development priorities, particularly in agro-industrialization, sustainable energy, and human capital development.

Col. Nakalema further emphasized that the Government of Uganda, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, remains fully committed to safeguarding legitimate investments and ensuring that investors operate in a stable and supportive business environment.

“At SHIPU, our mandate is to protect, support, and guide investors throughout their investment journey in Uganda. We are committed to ensuring that investors operate without unlawful interference so that their businesses can thrive, contribute to economic growth, and create employment opportunities for our people,” she said.

She also highlighted SHIPU’s proactive approach to investor protection through the Electronic Investors Protection Portal, a digital platform designed to improve coordination between investors and Government agencies while providing timely support and resolution of investor concerns.

The Danish delegation expressed optimism about Uganda’s investment potential, citing the country’s favorable climate, strategic location, political stability, and prevailing peace and security as key factors that continue to attract foreign investment.

According to Jappe Sondergaard Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, the visit marks the fifth Danish investment mission to Uganda in the last ten years, underscoring the growing economic partnership between the two countries.

“We are here to reduce food loss and waste while also exploring energy and resource efficiency in food production. In short, we are here to share knowledge and do business,” Pedersen said.

The delegation was accompanied by representatives from the Danish Embassy in Kampala led by Jacob Kahl Jepsen, who commended the Ugandan Government for its warm reception and continued support toward foreign investors.

Jepsen highlighted the strong and long standing cooperation between Denmark and Uganda, particularly in agriculture, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange, noting that the current engagement is expected to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the two nations.

The meeting reaffirmed Uganda’s growing reputation as a preferred investment destination in the region, with SHIPU continuing to play a central role in promoting investor confidence, protecting investments, and facilitating constructive engagement between investors and Government institutions.The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) has hosted a high-level delegation of executives from nine Danish companies exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, food processing, and vocational training sectors.

The delegation, comprising more than 20 executives operating under the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, met with SHIPU leadership in Kampala to discuss potential partnerships aimed at strengthening agribusiness, reducing food loss, enhancing renewable energy solutions, and advancing skills development in Uganda.

Among the companies represented were GSOL Energy Global, DanBred Africa, FOSS Analytical - Denmark, Orana Projects ApS, Caritas Denmark, Zealand Business College, LINCO Incubator ApS, and BAADER Food Systems.

Speaking during the meeting, the Head of SHIPU, Col. Edith Nakalema, welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to providing a secure, transparent, and investor-friendly environment for foreign direct investment.

“Denmark is globally recognized for its excellence in agricultural technology and innovation, and Uganda welcomes your expertise, especially in areas such as post-harvest handling, food processing, renewable energy, and vocational skills development,” Col. Nakalema said.

She noted that the visiting companies possess internationally respected expertise that aligns with Uganda’s national development priorities, particularly in agro-industrialization, sustainable energy, and human capital development.

Col. Nakalema further emphasized that the Government of Uganda, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, remains fully committed to safeguarding legitimate investments and ensuring that investors operate in a stable and supportive business environment.

“At SHIPU, our mandate is to protect, support, and guide investors throughout their investment journey in Uganda. We are committed to ensuring that investors operate without unlawful interference so that their businesses can thrive, contribute to economic growth, and create employment opportunities for our people,” she said.

She also highlighted SHIPU’s proactive approach to investor protection through the Electronic Investors Protection Portal, a digital platform designed to improve coordination between investors and Government agencies while providing timely support and resolution of investor concerns.

The Danish delegation expressed optimism about Uganda’s investment potential, citing the country’s favorable climate, strategic location, political stability, and prevailing peace and security as key factors that continue to attract foreign investment.

According to Jappe Sondergaard Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, the visit marks the fifth Danish investment mission to Uganda in the last ten years, underscoring the growing economic partnership between the two countries.

“We are here to reduce food loss and waste while also exploring energy and resource efficiency in food production. In short, we are here to share knowledge and do business,” Pedersen said.

The delegation was accompanied by representatives from the Danish Embassy in Kampala led by Jacob Kahl Jepsen, who commended the Ugandan Government for its warm reception and continued support toward foreign investors.

Jepsen highlighted the strong and long standing cooperation between Denmark and Uganda, particularly in agriculture, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange, noting that the current engagement is expected to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the two nations.

The meeting reaffirmed Uganda’s growing reputation as a preferred investment destination in the region, with SHIPU continuing to play a central role in promoting investor confidence, protecting investments, and facilitating constructive engagement between investors and Government institutions.