MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE

Uganda

| Figure 1: Map of showing the location of Moyo District

2 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE SNAPSHOT ONMOYO

Geography Location West Nile Neighbors , S. Sudan District area 2,059 KM2 Arable land area 1,867 KM2

Socio-Economic Characteristics Population (2016 estimate based on 2014 Census) 137,489

Refugees and Asylum seekers (August 2016) 88,386 Languages Madi, Kakwa, English Main Economic Activity Agriculture Major tradeables Sweet potatoes, and cassava Market target 71 million people

Infrastructure and strategic positioning Transport network Road transport Communication: MTN, Airtel

GEOGRAPHY

ÂÂMoyo District is located in the ÂÂThe district covers a total north-western corner or West Nile surface area of 2,059 Km2 of region of Uganda. The Nile River which 1,867 Km2 is arable land, forms its southern and eastern 192 Km2 (9.3%) is rivers and borders, in the north swamps and 172 Km2 (8.3%) and Yumbe district in the western is gazetted forest and game side. It is 640Km via and reserves. 480Km via from .

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 3 DEMOGRAPHY

ÂÂAccording to the 2014 Census, violence. After the refugees Moyo had a total population of are registered in a reception 137,489, of which 67,937 (49.4%) center, refugee households were males and 69,552 (50.6%) are allocated plots of land in were female with a population a refugee settlement to build density of 80 persons per Km2. homes and to farm. They are The population was projected to also encouraged to interact reach 144,600 by 2016. freely, set up shops and other retail businesses. Moyo is mainly ÂÂThe main ethnic communities a transit point for refugees and are mainly the Madi and others asylum seekers from South are the Gimara, Pajulu and Sudan, who get settled in Kakwas. They are found in Adjumani and Yumbe refugee Uganda as well as South Sudan. camps. ÂÂMoyo is one of the Ugandan ÂThe number of recorded districts that are hosting  refugees in Moyo has been refugees who fled and continue fluctuating and increased from to flee from South Sudan 77,864 in February 2017 to because of politically triggered 88,386 in April 2017.

Ground nuts 4% Sorghum Simsim 10% 4% Others 5% | Major food crops produced in Moyo Cassava 14%

Maize 19%

Sweet Potatoes 44%

4 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE MAIN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

ÂÂAbout 80% of the households in Moyo district are engaged in subsistence agriculture as their main economic activity. Only 9.7% of the population are engaged in salaried employment. The most widely grown crops are sweet potatoes, maize and cassava. Other crops include: bananas, , rice, beans and peas which are grown mainly for domestic consumption. ÂÂFishing in the River Nile is also ÂÂWith a total production volume an important economic activity of 34,736 Metric Tonnes of in the district, in addition to major crops, Moyo has a strong livestock such as; cattle, goats, agricultural raw material supply sheep, poultry and pigs. Bee base for value adding agro keeping for honey production, is processing industries. gaining popularity in the district.

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 5 WHY INVEST IN MOYO DISTRICT

Abundant Natural flow during the dry season and Resources ground water is sustained. ÂÂMoyo District has high natural ÂÂMoyo is blessed with abundant resource potential such as fertile supply of critical production soils, forest reserves, wildlife, raw materials; with rocks from water resources, wetlands and which lime can be mined. Other a favourable climate. Its fertile minerals existing in the rocky land is viable for agriculture. landscapes are marble, gold, Approximately 1,695 sq. km and hard stones from which (82.3%) of the land is arable various high value products can suitable for farming and cattle be made. Fisheries, agricultural grazing It has two rainy seasons crops, spring water sources which occur in April (short rainy and tourist attractions are also season) and between August and abundantly available. October (major rainy season) and it receives about 1,267mm Strategic Location and of annual rainfall. In addition, available market seasonal wetlands act as water Given its location, Moyo district and wild life reservoir. The water has access to a large market of the holding capacity and buffering population in South Sudan, North effect of wetlands ensure that and Eastern DRC and Uganda of rivers and streams continue to approximately 71 million people.

Besides, Moyo has adequate supply of active and highly literate skilled labour force. The Moyo traditional cultures and norms are supportive of modern approaches in society. Investors find it easy to integrate in the communities. More importantly, there is strong local political will to support investors. The District Chairman is also the Chairman of the District Investment Committee. Let us target the large population of refugees as a ready market for those conducting wholesale and retail trade in the camps. The refugee population in Moyo is around 200,000 but most of these are living within the community not in camps. Businessmen should research on which goods are highly demanded and trade in those. Mr. Peter Juma, District Commercial Officer, Moyo.

6 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE | Bridges along Moyo – Yumbe – Koboko road being Enabling Environment upgraded ÂÂTransport infrastructure There are two major roads district has a total distance of in Moyo connecting to its 166.5 km which are all murram neighbouring districts. One of in good condition. the roads, a gravel surface road ÂÂEnergy infrastructure measuring approximately 110 Government has focused on km starts from Koboko town, and expanding electricity generation continues in the northeastern and supply nationwide with the direction, through Yumbe town, aim to significantly reducing the ending in . The overall unit cost and making it second road starts at Atiak affordable and readily available and passes through Adjumani for industrial and domestic town and Moyo to , at the use. Moyo district is supplied border with South Sudan. The with ample voltage and stable 100km road was tarmac but electricity by the national grip currently is in a condition of line. It is expected that the disrepair. The Government has power supply will boosted earmarked these two roads for when Karuma dam goes into upgrading under the Vision 2040 production. development framework. The feeder road network in Moyo

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 7 ÂÂSupportive Local Government to fulfil all required steps in structures investment start up. The Local Government structures The Uganda Investment integrate the political structure Authority (UIA) has further under the district Chairman and embarked on establishing the technical structure under District Investment Committees Chief Administrative Officer (DICs) to spearhead investment (CAO) in order to effectively attraction, facilitation and provide the necessary services. aftercare in different sectors. Investors are assisted by the The DIC is a 10 member task different departments in the force comprised of five local local government depending government representatives: the on the issues at hand. UIA is District Chairman, the CAO, the enhancing the existing local DCO, District Planner and the government investor services Lands Officer while the other 5 by promoting the one stop members are chosen from the centre concept at the district private sector. level. In this regard, the District Commercial Officer (DCO) is the facilitator of new investors,

8 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE Attractive Incentive regime Construction and Earth moving equipment; ÂÂUganda’s incentive package for both domestic and foreign »» Class 3: 30% on Buses, Goods investors provides generous Vehicles. Tractors, Trailers, terms, particularly for medium- Plant & Machinery for and long-term investors whose farming, manufacturing and projects entail significant plant mining; and machinery costs. Below is a »» Class 4: 20% on railroad cars, snapshot of selected incentives. Locomotives, Vessels, Office The incentive structure is currently furniture, fixtures etc. under revision. For details, refer Category 3 - Other Annual to www.ugandainvest.go.ug/ Depreciation Allowances downloads/ include: Category 1- Initial Allowances: »» 5% on Industrial Buildings, Initial capital expenditures which Hotels & Hospitals; are deductible once from the »» 20% on Farming - General Company’s Income: farm works; »» 75% of cost of plant and »» 20% on Horticultural Plant machinery for an investment and Construction of Green- located outside Kampala, houses using straight line Entebbe, Jinja area; depreciation

»» 100% of scientific research ÂÂIn addition to the above DISTRICT? IN MOYO WHY INVEST expenditure; incentives, there is a zero rate »» 100% of training expenditure; of import duty on plant and »» 100% of mineral exploration machinery as well as a uniform expenditure; corporate tax rate of 30%. »» 25% of start-up costs are ÂÂThe depreciation allowances, deductible over four years. plus the deductible initial Category 2- Annual Depreciation capital allowances are provided Allowances: The following without discretion to eligible allowances, under declining investors in order reduce their balance method, are provided for taxable income during the assets as specified in 4 classes crucial early years of a project. below: The investor therefore keeps a high proportion of its cash »» Class I: 45% on Computers & flow and income for further Data handling equipment; investment. »» Class 2: 35% on Automobiles,

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 9 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MOYO

Tourism Opportunities Moki Springs and Metu Springs. ÂÂThe Albert Nile is host to ÂÂOpportunities to involve local unique tourism investment communities in village walks, opportunities along its 210 outdoor recreational activities km course from the north and cultural heritage should end of Lake Albert through be explored. This will bring not to the border with Sudan. only economic benefit to local These opportunities spot the individuals and communities districts of Nebbi, Nwoya, Arua, as a whole but it also will Amuru, Adjumani, and Moyo enable them to participate more through which the river flows. actively in the conservation Rich wildlife reserves, Water of their natural, historical and Falls, landmark historical cultural attractions. sites, stunning landscapes and ÂÂThere is viable business in extraordinary cultural heritage provision of tourism promotion are among those that can be services dedicated to marketing converted into international tourist attractions in Moyo tourism attractions. Highlights district. Other appropriate of Moyo’s attractions are: Metu investments are in skilled guides Hills and Caves, Era Forest, and well-placed camping sites Mount Otzi, Aswa River Springs, and lodges throughout the area’s hills and mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Furthermore, investment opportunities exist in construction of high end Hotels, Guest houses and residential houses. This will promote Moyo’s historic heritage sites such as Moyo Peoples Hall, Dufile Fort, and Kotilo sacred forest among others.

| Stone Mountain in Moyo district

10 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE Investment in tree planting goats and sheep. The pressure of and tree nurseries increased population of frequent migrants from Southern Sudan ÂÂDeforestation and and Eastern Congo, fleeing from environmental degradation civil and political conflicts in in the whole of West Nile those countries has seriously region has resulted from tree contributed to this situation. cutting for firewood, opening Investment in large scale tree land for crop cultivation and planting and large scale tree using poor farming methods, nurseries is an opportunity for overgrazing herds of cattle, substantial income generation, reforestation, revival of the environment and creation of jobs that can diversify sources of income for the local communities. WHY INVEST IN MOYO DISTRICT? IN MOYO WHY INVEST

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 11 Investment in youth business enterprises, a multiplier technical skills and for job creation. Such technical capability enhancement institutions should impart modern skills in areas of ICT and computer The increasing population of ÂÂ applications; vehicle mechanics; the younger persons occurring engineering; construction; nursing; alongside the shortage of post- catering; Tourism and Hotel secondary school institutions is management; carpentry; fashion one of the factors that continue design; pottery; molding; art and perpetuating the low skills craft. These investments should levels and job opportunities. effectively respond to the demand Moyo has only one technical for technical and employable skills institute and there’s high that employers require, by offering demand to build the capabilities quality vocational skills to the of young people and give youth. them confidence to start

The Local Government in 2005 donated a piece of land with the idea to establish a large market and transit area to facilitate trade especially agricultural trade between the two countries (Uganda and South Sudan). The distance between Juba and Afoji is 70 km and from Afoji to Moyo Town is 10km. By the close distance, trade will thrive for the advantage of Moyo district. We are calling for a joint venture between a private investor with the Local Government to construct an industrial park and an international market. This complex should contain warehouses for dry produce storage, cold storage for high value fresh commodities, transportation services, accommodation facilities, deports and other necessary investments. Mr. John Issa Ogwiro, Chairman District Farmers Association, Member of District Investment Committee, knowledgeable Informer.

12 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE Upgrading of the cottage which would engage fishing fish processing industry community and discourage them from catching immature fish ÂÂThere is an opportunity in the from the river as an alternative establishment of fish hatchery livelihood and with the depleting in the district to produce quality fisheries resources in the river, fish fry for catfish, Tilapia and cage fish farming would revive Mirror carp. This is justified by the fish industry. Fish farming has lack of quality fries for farmers a lot of potential derived from produced within the region. The the number of permanent water famers procure fish fries mainly sources such as wells and springs, from Kampala, Wakiso and gradual sloppy areas, availability Mpigi Districts which is not cost of markets from the neighboring effective. The hatchery would Countries of DRC and the South serve the West Nile Sub Regions Sudan, skilled fish monger etc. and Neighboring Counties ÂÂEstablishment of fish feed Water packing manufacturing factory for quality Investment opportunity exists in feeds with standard formulation. ÂÂ bottling the spring fresh water This would encourage fish that flows from the mountains at farmers and promote fish Lifo, Ojwo, and Chala areas. farming in the Region. Support to cage culture on River Nile

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 13 SELECTED EXISTING SUCCESSFUL INVESTORS

Moyo Technical Institute The public institution offers training in areas of: automotive, building, construction, electrical installation, electrical repair and electronics, information and communication technology, ailoring, clothing, footwear and textiles.

| A lady student operating a heavy machine

Moyo Multipurpose Training Centre

The Catholic Church owns the Moyo Multipurpose Training Centre business. It provides accommodation, conferences and events facilities for hire. The business of the Centre is thriving, with increased demand across for all the services. More NGOs have opened offices in Moyo to assist in the refugee programmes and they frequently hire the facility for training and conferences. Moyo has been very safe since around 2005 when the Lord Resistance Army’s insecurity insurgencies were contained. Rev. Father Grace Waigo, Manager of Moyo Multipurpose Training Centre.

14 MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE KEY CONTACTS

Name Position Phone Number Email Address Mr. Williams Anyama District Chairman 0782784063 [email protected] Mr. Grandfield Omonda Chief Administrative 0772362037 [email protected] Oryono Officer 0751223045 Mr. Zaaniago Johnny District Planner 0753382694 [email protected] Mr. Peter Ijuma District Commercial 0782980078 [email protected] Officer [email protected]

MOYO DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 15 Mrs. Jolly K. Kaguhangire Mme. Rosa Malango Executive Director, Uganda UN Resident Coordinator/ Investment Authority UNDP Resident Representative

Uganda

Uganda Investment Authority United Nations Development The Investment Centre Plot 22B Programme (UNDP) Lumumba Avenue Plot 11 Yusuf Lule Road P.O.Box 7418, Kampala, Uganda Nakasero P.O.Box 7184 Tel: +256-414301000 Kampala, Uganda Fax+256-414342903 Tel: +256-417112100 http//www.ugandainvest.go.ug Fax: +256-414344801 www.undp.org