Equity Group concludes Uganda trade mission focused on value addition

Equity Group has concluded the Uganda leg of its 2026 Trade and Investment Roadshow, an initiative designed to connect African producers with regional markets and buyers. The mission brought together more than 150 investors and business leaders from 10 different countries to explore opportunities in manufacturing, agro-processing, and regional trade.

During the roadshow, delegates visited several local enterprises, including Zigoti Coffee Works Limited, Roofings Limited, and RZ Innovations Limited. A primary focus of the mission was Uganda’s drive toward value addition, aiming to shift the economy from exporting raw commodities to producing higher-value processed goods.

At Zigoti Coffee Works, discussions centered on the necessity of long-term financing for processing equipment and working capital. The company is currently investing in wet processing and specialty coffee to strengthen its international market position. Additionally, the mission addressed financing models that could allow smallholder farmers to access agricultural inputs by repaying loans through coffee sales proceeds.