Keynote Speakers
She overseas twenty professionals in charge of attracting and facilitating investment from specific countries in priority sectors. To date UIA has licensed a total of 2351 companies, with a total planned investment of about US$5.87 billion and a total of 192 684 planned employment. Uganda Investment Authority won the Corporate Location Prize for the best investment promotion agency in Africa and the Middle East.
Maggie believes that it is her curiosity and desire to try new things that have most contributed towards her success, combined with the educa-tion she received. "Education is one of the best bases for success," Maggie states.
Of all her achievements, Maggie is most proud of the investors she has personally contributed towards attracting to Uganda. "I feel lucky and proud to have been given this opportunity to steer Uganda Investment Authority at a time like this. The Authority"s work is very crucial in the economic development of Uganda.
"I am also very proud of my family. I consider my children and late husband a great accomplishment in my life. During the time I practiced human medicine I loved treating children. Seeing them get well always brought a great sense of accomplishment".
Loosing her husband, Eng Daniel Sserwano Kigozi was Maggie's greatest challenge. "Facing your challenges and working hard at what you believe in enables one to overcome," she says.
The fact that Nelson Mandela remained humane in spite of the difficulties he encountered in his life makes him the person that Maggie most admires. "He was able to guide South Africa through the difficult period when there were many changes taking place".
Maggie urges young entrepreneurs to have a vision for the people in their countries, as well as the continent as a whole. "Africa's leaders, both present and future, should strive to ensure good governance and democracy," she says. (www.ugandainvest.com, April 4, 2008)