The Government of Iceland has approved a $8 million grant to support infrastructure development in Namayingo, Kwania and Amolatar districts.

Iceland's new Head of Mission in Kampala, Katrín Einarsdóttir, said the funding will support the construction of schools under the education pillar, as well as water and sanitation projects, over a two-year period from 2026 to 2028.

Einarsdóttir made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi.

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She said Iceland remains committed to supporting Uganda's development and investing in education to benefit future generations.

"Clarity of financial oversight and the quality of programmes to be implemented are very key for purposes of being accountable to the taxpayers in Iceland," she said.

In response, Musasizi said Uganda has clearly defined its development ambitions for the next 15 years through the Tenfold Growth Strategy.

He said Iceland was welcome to support Uganda's priority sectors, particularly agriculture, tourism, minerals, science and technology, as well as their enablers.

"We want you to attract foreign direct investment and tourists, support value addition and innovation, and promote Uganda as the best investment destination," Musasizi said.

Musasizi commended the Government of Iceland for its longstanding support to Uganda, particularly through development projects implemented in Kalangala, Buikwe and Namayingo districts.

Einarsdóttir was accompanied by her deputy and other officials.