Uganda’s Embassy in Beijing, China, has organized the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour under the theme: “A Trade, Investment & Market Immersion Mission.”
Uganda Showcases Investment and Tourism Potential as High-Level Chinese Delegation Tours Country
Kampala, Uganda – April 2026 — The Government of Uganda is hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives under the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and market linkages between Uganda and China.
The tour, taking place from April 10 to 23, 2026, has been organized by Uganda’s Embassy in Beijing in collaboration with the Consulate in Guangzhou. It brings together representatives from leading Chinese enterprises across manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism.
Participating companies include Shandong Huajian Aluminum Group, Beijing Liujian Group Co., Ltd, Wuxi Jiangnan Cable Co., Ltd, Hainan Zhongyu International Cooperation Co., Ltd, Africa Cultural & Tourism Center, Beijing 7Sea Holidays International Travel Service Co., Ltd, Beijing Jubangbang Agriculture Co., Ltd, and Silk Road Global International Exhibition (Chengdu) Co., Ltd, among others.
During their stay, the delegation will undertake a comprehensive investment and familiarization program across key economic and tourism sites in Uganda. The itinerary includes visits to major industrial hubs such as Mbale Industrial Park, Liao Shen Industrial Park, and Namanve Industrial Park, where opportunities in industrialization, manufacturing, and infrastructure development will be explored.
A key highlight of the tour is Uganda’s coffee sector, with engagements at the Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union and a coffee processing facility in Bushenyi. These visits aim to showcase Uganda’s coffee value chain and promote investment in value addition, processing, and export development.
The delegation will also experience Uganda’s diverse tourism offerings, including visits to globally renowned destinations such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, and the Source of the Nile.
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“Uganda and China share a strong and enduring partnership spanning 64 years. This visit reflects our shared commitment to deepening cooperation in investment, trade, and tourism, while unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development.”
— Oliver Wonekha, Head of Uganda’s Mission in Beijing, China
Ambassador’s Remarks
In his remarks, Oliver Wonekha highlighted the strong and enduring partnership between Uganda and China, noting 64 years of bilateral relations between the two countries.
He commended Chairman Wang Guiqing for leading the delegation to Uganda and assured the visitors of a pleasant and productive stay during the tour.
Ambassador Wonekha emphasized that the delegation will engage with key government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including the Uganda Investment Authority, to facilitate knowledge sharing and explore concrete investment opportunities. He further noted that the delegation will have the opportunity to witness ongoing development initiatives implemented by Chinese enterprises operating in Uganda.
He reiterated that Uganda’s development agenda is anchored on priority sectors such as agro-industrialization, tourism, mineral development, and science, technology, and innovation—areas that present significant opportunities for strategic investment and partnership.
The Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour underscores Uganda’s commitment to positioning itself as a competitive destination for trade, investment, and tourism. It further reflects the strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and China, particularly in agro-industrialization, tourism development, mineral-based industrialization, and science, technology, and innovation.
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