Uganda has pushed the completion deadline for Namanve Industrial Park infrastructure to December 30, 2026, extending it once again after years of Namanve Industrial Park delays. The announcement was made by Treasury PS Ramathan Ggoobi, who stressed this would be the final extension.

Contractor Lagan Dott Namanve Ltd has faced setbacks linked to land compensation and conflicts with other mega projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway and Kampala–Jinja Expressway. Authorities now say compensation is complete, and full site access has been granted to speed up construction.

Background of Namanve Industrial Park Delays

Located 14 km east of Kampala, Namanve covers 2,200 acres and was first gazetted in 1997 as Uganda’s flagship industrial hub. The park hosts more than 300 licensed investors with pledged investments of $3.5 billion, though only a fraction are operational. Notable companies include Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Roofings Group, and Hima Cement.

Once completed, the park is expected to house 500 industries, generate over 200,000 direct jobs, and reduce import dependency under the “Buy Uganda, Build Uganda” policy. But continued Namanve Industrial Park delays have raised costs for manufacturers and slowed down Uganda’s industrial drive.

Risks of More The Park Delays

Analysts warn that further slippages could erode investor confidence, especially as Kenya and Tanzania expand their own industrial zones. Uganda has established 22 industrial parks nationwide, but Namanve remains the centerpiece of its strategy.

Ggoobi made it clear during his site visit that government expects contractors and agencies to meet the new deadline: “No more extension will be granted beyond 2026.”

For now, investors and manufacturers await to see if this extension will finally end the long trail of Namanve Industrial Park delays.