The Alternative Investments Conference comes to an end!

Kampala, Uganda - 27th April 2023

The 2-day conference organised by the CFA Society East Africa has come to a successful conclusion. Day 2 of the conference was centred around the theme of Shaping Capital Markets For Growth And Returns, with topical discussions on guidance for Ugandan investors on investable opportunities in the electricity segments, financial solutions for affordable housing, hacks on fundraising as a Ugandan company, and how to restructure a business from the private sector to IPO.

The conference brought together experts from the capital markets, real estate, and investment sectors to discuss ways to promote growth and returns in the Ugandan economy. The conference provided a platform for investors, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in discussions on emerging investment opportunities and strategies for achieving sustainable growth.

On the guidance for Ugandan investors on investable opportunities in the electricity segments, Edward Iruura shared that there is still a deficit for funding in distribution and transmission, which presents an opportunity for investing. Brian D'ujanga added that pension schemes are more interested in running distribution plants and post-development of transmission stations, which all come at the distribution stage of the electricity sector.

Regarding financial solutions for affordable housing, Simon Rutega noted that most of the population in real estate is less than 30 years. He also emphasised that it is the duty of real estate professionals to become more engaged in real estate dialogues, with the aim of stimulating greater investment in affordable housing, connecting investors with potential investments, and new market opportunities related to a rising urban middle class, an increasingly localised construction material industry, and innovations.

The panellists on fundraising as a Ugandan company, including Aeko Ongodia, shared that there is a need for Ugandans to practice in the form of partnerships, be vigilant in recording business information and records, and work with professionals like accountants, lawyers, and investment professionals to bring value to the business before trying to go public.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda , UAP Old Mutual Uganda , Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) , Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority , The Deal Flow Facility , and event partners in ACCA - Uganda, Open Capital , FITSPA Uganda , GenAfrica, East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) , TASLAF Advocates , BDO in Uganda , UGANDA SECURITIES EXCHANGE and Pearl Marina, for their support in making this conference a success.

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