A high-level German delegation is in Uganda this week to deepen cooperation between the two countries, focusing on development projects, trade, and NGO partnerships.
Led by Ambassador Danny Ssozi, Deputy Head of Uganda’s Mission in Berlin, the group includes officials from the Federal Government of Germany, the Free State of Saxony, and several German-based NGOs.
The delegation has held key meetings with the German Embassy in Kampala and officials from the German development agency GIZ, reviewing existing German-funded projects and discussing areas for expanded collaboration.
A statement from the Ugandan Embassy in Berlin noted that these meetings aimed to enhance the impact of current programs and explore new joint initiatives, especially in education, infrastructure, health, and security.
Key Engagements and Visits
The delegation met with the Uganda NGO Forum and other local civil society groups to explore partnerships in advocacy and service delivery, with a focus on strengthening cross-border NGO collaboration.
One notable collaboration is the ongoing partnership between Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Germany’s University of Leipzig, working on traditional medicine. Their joint research has produced a wound-healing spray, which is currently awaiting approval by Uganda’s National Drug Authority for commercial rollout.
To promote investment, the delegation attended a business dinner hosted by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda, engaging with companies such as Mobile Scan Technologies, Tulima Solar, Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre, and the ICT Association of Uganda.
Spotlight on Local-German Enterprise
The group toured Gogo Electric, a German-owned plant in Ntinda Industrial Area, where electric motorcycles and lithium batteries are assembled. The company operates over 120 battery swap centers across central and eastern Uganda in partnership with local entrepreneurs.
The visit aimed to demonstrate Uganda’s business potential and promote Germany’s role in sustainable mobility solutions.
Refugee Support and Skills Development
In Nsambya, the delegation visited the Jesuis Refugee Services Center, which works with a German school to provide vocational training for refugees and host communities. The center teaches skills in crafts, IT, tailoring, catering, and urban farming, helping trainees become self-sufficient.
The visit highlights a growing commitment to deepening Uganda-Germany relations through inclusive development, trade, and innovation.
