Mr. Harshad Barot, Chairman of Tirupati GroupLimited, together with his wife Mrs. Poonam Barot, on invitation from State House, attended the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held at Kololo Ceremonial Ground in Kampala.
On the sidelines of the historic event marking President Museveni’s 7th term in office, Mr. Barot commended the President for his long-standing role in transforming Uganda’s economy and creating a stable environment for investment and private sector growth.
He noted that the peace and security ushered in since 1986 have remained the cornerstone of Uganda’s economic transformation, enabling businesses to thrive and attracting both local and international investment.
“President Museveni’s leadership has created stability, and stability is the foundation upon which businesses grow, investments flourish, and families prosper. As Uganda celebrates President Museveni’s 7th swearing-in, we also celebrate the remarkable growth of the private sector and the opportunities created for local investors to thrive,” Mr. Barot stated.
He further emphasized that good governance under President Museveni has not only attracted investment but also ensured its sustainability through infrastructure development and policy consistency.
“A strong economy is built on peace, infrastructure, and confidence in the future. President Museveni’s leadership has enabled entrepreneurs and investors to dream bigger and achieve more. Witnessing his 7th swearing-in is a testament to a leader who has remained steadfast in his commitment to Uganda’s progress. This is not just a moment for celebration—it is a moment of confidence for every investor in this country,” he added.
Through Tirupati Development (U) Limited, Mr. Barot has invested extensively in property development and construction, including commercial shopping malls, residential apartments, warehouses, business parks, housing estates, and industrial parks. The company has also partnered with government in the development of hospitals and schools, contributing significantly to national infrastructure growth.
These investments have created thousands of jobs for Ugandans and contributed to national tax revenues, further strengthening Uganda’s economic base.
“The economic foundation President Museveni has built gives every entrepreneur the confidence to invest, expand, and dream bigger for Uganda. He has created an environment where local investors are not just welcomed, they are empowered. That is the mark of a visionary leader,” Mr. Barot remarked.
In his address following the swearing-in, President Museveni reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Uganda’s private sector through infrastructure development, improved access to affordable financing, and policies promoting industrialization, value addition, and market expansion.
