Ugandans leaving and working in the UK have formed an association that’s geared towards improving their livelihoods and increase their remittances back home for development purposes.
 
The umbrella organisation dubbed Uganda Business and Professional Association (UBPA) was launched on October 11 by the by the Deputy High Commissioner to Uganda H.E Mr Mumtaz Kasami in West ham London.

The Executive Director Uganda Investment Authority Dr Maggie Kigozi who was the Keynote speaker also attended the ceremony that was sponsored by Money Gram Africa and Kensington Africa.

Mr Willy Mutenza Chairman UBPA requested the Ugandan government to provide a fast track efficient and non-bureaucratic process that would build confidence and attract Diasporas micro investors.

He also appealed to government to set up a database for skilled people in the Diaspora to tap their skills that are not utilised in Proper employment.