President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with a China-based consortium that plans to build an international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara District. The meeting was held at State House, Entebbe.
The project was presented by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions. It will involve three firms: Hunan Construction and Investment Engineering will handle construction, China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute will manage feasibility and design, while Blackrock Uwekeza will finance and operate the facility under a Build, Operate and Transfer model.
President Museveni welcomed the proposal and pledged government support, urging the group to work closely with government technical teams. He stressed that the airport would be vital for boosting the economy, creating jobs, and promoting tourism and agriculture.
Blackrock Uwekeza confirmed readiness to finance the project, while the consultants highlighted its benefits, including positioning Uganda as a transit hub between Latin America, China, Indonesia, and Australia.
The airport is expected to transform regional connectivity and significantly contribute to Uganda’s economic growth. It is projected to be operational by 2030.
