• To allow missions to concentrate on their core activities and programmes in the field of diplomacy.
• To ensure that properties are well maintained and sustained, hence yielding more revenue for the Government.
• To reduce direct government interference in the management of properties.
• To increase Government's property values which in turn would safe guard them from being condemned and or demolished.
• To protect and safe guard the strategic properties of Government of Uganda abroad.
• Securing Uganda's Foreign Assets: To act as a vehicle for securing Uganda's foreign-based real estate assets through sustainable, effective and efficient management of such properties wherever they may be.
• Provide Real Estate Development for GOU: Provide an alternative means of offering real estate development services to GOU through purchase, lease, exchange, construction or otherwise so as to allow smooth operations of Government services.
• Investment Vehicle: To operate as a holding and investment company to ensure appreciation of GOU real estate assets and receiving the income there from on behalf of GOU.
• Maintenance of GOU Properties: To offer maintenance services for GOU properties by undertaking the full range of requisite activities including: alter, renovate, repair, furnish, enlarge, pull down and remove or replace, collect rent and income and to supply to tenants and occupiers such amenities, facilities, and advantages as may be deemed expedient.
• The Company has enjoyed sustainable financial operations since inception without recourse to any direct Government subvention and has registered visible growth and expansion of its asset base. All this has been done using internally generated funds.
• The Company has over the years continuously paid dividends to the consolidated fund on top of undertaking developments of the properties. Even in the Financial Year 2019/2020 when business over the world was heavily affected by Covid19, UPHL performed well and declared a dividend of Ugx 300 million on top of constructing new warehouses in Tororo District. The Company also contributes to the national resource envelope through paying taxes to Uganda Revenue Authority.
(a) Five residential properties in Mombasa, Kenya.
(b) Two office blocks in Mombasa, Kenya.
(c) Two commercial buildings in Mombasa, Kenya.
(d) One car port in Mombasa, Kenya.
(e) Twelve warehouses in Mombasa, Kenya.
(f) Newly constructed yard in Mbaraki, Kenya.
(g) Four residential houses in London, United Kingdom.
(h) Warehouses in Nalukolongo, Kampala.
(i) Warehouses in Tororo District, Uganda.
(j) Coffee processing complex at Bugolobi, Kampala.
(k) Textile industry in Bugolobi, leased out to Fine Spinners (U) Limited.
(l) Silos complex in Jinja, Masese.
(m) Land at Namulonge, Busukuma, Wakiso District.
(n) Newly constructed warehouses in Tororo District.
1. Protection of Government Property
UPHL has kept all government assets under its management without losing or selling them. Instead, the company has developed, renovated, and expanded the properties.
2. Rehabilitation of Inherited Properties
The properties that UPHL inherited from Government were in a dilapidated state at the time of handover. UPHL undertook major restoration works on all the properties, and they are currently fully occupied and attracting competitive rental income.
3. Construction of a Modern Carport in Mombasa
UPHL constructed a modern carport in Mombasa with the objective of improving the handling of vehicles imported into Uganda.
4. Promotion of Exports
UPHL facilitates exports by providing warehousing space to exporters, mainly those dealing in tea at Mombasa Port.
5. Acquisition of New Properties
In 2018, UPHL acquired two properties located in Namulonge, Wakiso District, Uganda, and Mbaraki, Mombasa, Kenya. As per the Strategic Plan, UPHL intends to acquire a new property every financial year using internally generated resources.
6. Growth of Asset Base
UPHL has been able to grow its asset base from UGX 13.5 billion in 2000 to UGX 251 billion in 2018.
7. Promoting Investments in the Country
UPHL, working with other stakeholders, has contributed to the promotion of investment mainly through the provision of land to investors, warehousing space, and factory facilities. Some of the already achieved investments include:
(a) Fine Spinners (U) Limited, manufacturing textiles in Bugolobi and currently employing 2,000 people.
(b) Grain Bulk Ltd, which is cleaning, drying, and storing cereals in Jinja.
(c) Provision of warehouses to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Nalukolongo, Kampala, and Tororo District.
(d) House of Uganda Coffee, which is processing coffee in Bugolobi.
(e) National Enterprise Corporation in Bugolobi.
8. Payment of Dividend
UPHL has consistently paid dividends to the Consolidated Fund while also making new developments.
9. Payment of Taxes
UPHL has consistently paid taxes to the Government and is up to date with all its tax obligations.