The British Government department responsible for trade development and promotion is UK Trade & Investment. UK Trade & Investment works in partnership with chambers of commerce, trade associations, business links, export clubs and others across the UK.

Details of all UK Chambers of Commerce can be found at: www.chamberonline.co.uk

Other British Business Associations & Groups in East Africa are: The British Business Association of Kenya and The British Business Group of Tanzania. The British Business Association of Uganda has links to both organisations.

The Uganda Investment Authority website contains details of investment opportunities and provides assistance to companies wishing to establish themselves in Uganda.

For information about trade fairs and other business events in Uganda visit the Uganda Manufacturers Association website.

Market Uganda and Enter Uganda are online directories of Ugandan businesses.

There are comprehensive details of the latest tenders and contracts in Uganda on the New Vision website. This site is free of subscription & registration.

The East African Business Council represents and promotes the interests of the East African private business sector.

The Eastern African Association is a useful gateway for companies wanting to conduct successful business in East African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Burundi, Seychelles & Rwanda.

The British African Business Alliance is a UK based organisation promoting cooperation between UK and East African businesses.

A recommended web site on business in Africa and including links to several major multinational companies is www.businessactionforafrica.org

East African Business Week is the main business newspaper covering Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania.