Kampala, 29th November 2024: The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) was recognised as ‘Best Government Printing Agency of the year’ at the 12th Visionaries of Uganda awards held at Kampala Serena Hotel. Organized by Visionaries of Uganda, the awards recognise outstanding leadership and top companies/organisations significantly contributing to socio-economic development.

Themed “Celebrating Excellence and Strengthening Sustainable Inclusive Socio-Economic Development,” this year’s event underscored the importance of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in driving Uganda’s Vision 2040 agenda. The event was officiated by Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, who represented Hon. Lukia Isanga Nakadama, the Third Deputy Prime Minister, as Chief Guest.

In his speech, Hon. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, emphasized the importance of investing in Uganda’s growing sectors to strengthen Uganda’s economy, which currently stands at UGX 205 trillion for the FY2023/2024. 

Hon. Musasizi also noted that meeting Uganda's targets of Vision 2040 requires the government to double its efforts on strategic financing and resource mobilisation. He highlighted the need to prioritize support for the private sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to strengthen their capacity for driving industrialization, boosting exports, creating employment opportunities, and increasing local content, in line with the National Development Plan III (NDP III).

"Let us recommit ourselves to innovation, hard work and determination,"Musasizi stressed. 

As Uganda’s oldest printing house, UPPC is advancing its mission to support the Vision 2040 agenda of transforming Uganda into a competitive, industrialized, and sustainable economy. With a revitalized leadership team and state-of-the-art technologies and machinery, UPPC has significantly increased operational capacity. Currently, with 35% digitized, the corporation aims to reach 80% digital transformation by 2027, ensuring more efficient and reliable services.

A cornerstone of UPPC’s success lies in its expertise in security printing, making it the trusted provider for high-security documents such as identity cards, certificates, tamper-proof materials, among others. This capability not only enhances authenticity but also minimizes reliance on costly foreign outsourcing. By keeping Uganda’s printing services local, UPPC has the potential to save Uganda up to USD 10 million annually, enabling funds to be reallocated to other critical development programs.

In line with its modernization efforts, UPPC recently launched a user-friendly online service portal (portal.uppc.go.ug), a milestone in its digital transformation journey. This platform streamlines access to statutory publications, enhances customer service, and expands UPPC’s reach nationwide.

The prestigious award demonstrates UPPC’s resilience, adaptability and commitment to quality. With strategic investments, innovation, and a focus on sustainability, UPPC remains a key partner in Uganda’s path towards Vision 2040, driving industrialization, reducing external dependencies, and promoting public sector efficiency.