The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, convened with officials from UAE-based 5PL Logistics Solutions on September 28, 2026, during a visit to the company’s Abu Dhabi headquarters. The meeting, attended by Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE Zaake W. Kibedi and representatives from the Ugandan Embassy and Busoga Kingdom, focused on replicating 5PL’s integrated logistics model in Busoga. The Kyabazinga’s delegation toured the firm’s facilities, examining its warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain systems, while discussing potential partnerships to create an agro-processing hub addressing post-harvest losses and limited value addition in the region.
The proposed facility, outlined in a joint statement, would combine agro-processing, cold-chain solutions, packaging, and distribution services to strengthen links between Busoga’s farmers, processors, and markets. The Kyabazinga emphasized the need to shift from exporting raw commodities to value-added products, stating, “We welcome partnerships that bring modern technology, capital, and expertise while creating jobs for our youth and farming communities.” 5PL Chairman Dr. Mohammed Ali Al Hosani highlighted the firm’s interest in collaborating with Busoga, noting “great potential” in the region for mutually beneficial projects. Both parties agreed to continue discussions to develop a practical framework for investment.
Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE, Zaake W. Kibedi, pledged the Embassy’s support in facilitating follow-up engagements between 5PL, the Busoga Kingdom, and Ugandan government institutions. The visit aligns with the Kyabazinga’s broader efforts to attract foreign investment for Busoga’s socio-economic transformation. The talks underscore growing UAE-Uganda collaboration in agriculture and logistics, sectors critical for reducing post-harvest losses, creating employment, and expanding market access for Ugandan agricultural products.
The initiative reflects Busoga’s strategic push to leverage international partnerships for sustainable development. By integrating modern logistics infrastructure with local agricultural production, the proposed hub could enhance food security, increase farmer incomes, and position Busoga as a regional agro-processing center. The Kyabazinga’s engagement with 5PL marks a significant step toward realizing these goals, with next steps including detailed feasibility studies and stakeholder consultations to ensure alignment with local needs and national development priorities.