The major constraints to doing business in Uganda had been lack of electricity and poor road network.
The NRM government has since FY 2010/11 flag shipped works and transport and energy as major sectors of the economy.
They have subsequently been allocated the largest proportion of the national budget based on MOFPED 2020.
As a result, electricity generation has increased from 250MW in 1986 to the current 1,050MW (MOFPED 2020).
Similarly, the road network has significantly improved from 542KM in 1986 to 4,966Km in (MOFPED2020).
Uganda has for long been constrained by high cost of doing business as manifested in lack of reliable electricity, poor road network and bureaucratic systems that breed inefficiency.
The NRM government has since 2005 concentrated on enhancing HEP generation and construction of road network.
However, Professor Nuwagaba says there are major issues of concern on the sector.
The cost of power remains high estimated at $0.19. This contrasts with $0.16 in Kenya and $0.12 in Ethiopia. (World Bank 2021)
Electricity generation has been accomplished through borrowing which has greatly increased Foreign Debt currently estimated at $18 Bn (MoFPED 2021).
