High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous investment promotion and facilitation organization in Uganda, owned by the Government of Uganda. UIA was created by the Uganda legislature in 1991. The mission of the UIA, according to its website, is "To promote and facilitate investment projects, provide serviced land, and advocate for a competitive business environment." The UIA works with the government and the private sector to promote the economic growth of Uganda through investment and infrastructure development. The headquarters of UIA are located at The Investment Center, TWED Plaza, 22B Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero Hill, in Central Kampala.