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Munyagwa Vows to Deport Foreign Investors in Petty Businesses if Elected

01 December, 2025
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Mubarak Munyagwa, the Common Man’s Party (CMP) presidential candidate, has vowed to deport all foreign investors engaged in petty businesses if elected in the 2026 general elections. 


Speaking while campaigning in Hoima City on Monday, Munyagwa said that many foreigners enjoy a favorable business environment under the current regime, but operate in sectors that Ugandans could easily manage. 

He argued that this creates unfair competition for local entrepreneurs. He cited examples of foreigners hawking items such as phones, soap, shoes, and radios, which he says undermine Ugandan traders.

Munyagwa stressed that foreign investors should collaborate with local businesses through partnerships, rather than directly participating in small-scale trade. Munyagwa also pledged to review Uganda’s immigration policies to regulate the entry of foreigners and prevent unnecessary competition with Ugandan businesses.

In addition to economic reforms, he promised equitable distribution of government resources across all regions to improve service delivery. He highlighted sectors such as health, education, road infrastructure, electricity connectivity, and agriculture as priorities under his administration.

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