NCBA Bank Uganda has injected a UGX 40 million sponsorship for the just concluded Gulu Property Expo and Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference.
The expo that was held in collaboration with the property management firm, Knight Frank, is a strategic platform focused on unlocking investment, development, and growth opportunities within Northern Uganda, particularly Gulu City and the surrounding regions.
Held at the Acholi Inn Hotel on May 22, 2026, the conference brought together policymakers, developers, investors, financial institutions, landowners, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and other industry stakeholders to discuss northern Uganda’s fast-emerging property and infrastructure opportunities.
Gulu City has rapidly transformed into the economic hub of northern Uganda, strategically positioned as a gateway to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With a population of over 232,000 residents and an annual growth rate of 5.28%.
Gulu is among the fastest-growing cities in Uganda. The city is undergoing significant urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and commercial diversification, making it a prime destination for real estate investment across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial sectors.
Hosted in Gulu City, the expo aims to position Gulu as the next real estate frontier in Uganda, and will convene over 150 key stakeholders – including investors, developers, policymakers, financiers, construction and technology firms, and local authorities – under one platform to discuss and catalyze investment in housing, commercial, industrial, and tourism real estate.
NCBA Bank Head of Sustainability and Strategy, Martin Mwanje, said the conference that was held under the theme “Unlocking Investment, Development and Growth in Uganda’s Secondary Cities,” aims to create meaningful engagement around property investment, infrastructure development, urban expansion, and financing opportunities within the region.
“NCBA Bank Uganda is participating as the Exclusive Platinum Financial Partner, positioning the bank as a key driver of investment and economic growth within northern Uganda. Through this partnership, NCBA will lead the Finance and Investment Clinics and engage directly with developers, investors, project sponsors, and other strategic stakeholders,” Mwanje said.
“This partnership provides NCBA with strong brand visibility and strategic positioning within the real estate and investment sector, while also giving the bank access to a curated pipeline of potential development and financing opportunities. It also presents an opportunity to showcase the bank’s financing solutions including mortgage financing, construction financing, asset financing, and business banking solutions tailored to support developers and investors,” Mwanje added.
Mwanje said for customers and potential investors, the conference offers access to investment insights, financing solutions, networking opportunities, and engagement with key players within the real estate ecosystem. The event is also expected to contribute to regional economic growth and support development within Uganda’s secondary cities.
