Helping international investors turn opportunities in Uganda into reality.
Peter Brookes is an investment and business development consultant with 15 years of experience living and working in Uganda, supporting international investors and businesses looking to establish, develop and expand their operations in the country.
After beginning his career in sales and marketing in London, Peter moved to Uganda at the age of 22. Since then, he has developed an extensive understanding of Uganda’s business environment. With key insight into real estate, construction, manufacturing, energy, agriculture and tourism investment opportunities and the practical challenges faced by international companies entering the region.
His career began in real estate, where he established Nile Properties and worked extensively in land and development acquisition, property transactions and the identification of suitable sites for residential, commercial and industrial developments. This experience provided a strong foundation in property due diligence, negotiations and investment assessment.
Peter subsequently expanded into construction and project development, gaining practical experience across residential and commercial buildings, industrial facilities, hotels and other major developments. His involvement has included projects from initial site identification and feasibility through planning, procurement, construction and project oversight.
Today, Peter focuses on helping international investors navigate the process of establishing businesses and investment projects in Uganda. His work combines local market knowledge, practical experience and an established network of professional contacts to help clients make informed decisions, identify opportunities and avoid unnecessary delays, costs and complications.
Investment and Project Experience
Throughout his career, Peter has supported a diverse range of investment projects across manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, renewable energy, tourism and construction.
His experience includes facilitating more than $65m of real estate transactions.
Managing the acquisition and conversion of an existing water bottling facility into Uganda’s largest tobacco processing and export operation.
Overseeing the acquisition of approximately 3,200 acres and project planning for an international macadamia nut farming investment, similarly the largest in the country.
Supporting the development of a 20 MW solar power project in eastern Uganda.
These projects have involved a broad range of activities, including site identification, acquisition support, due diligence, construction planning, material sourcing, recruitment coordination, project management and community liaison.
This hands-on experience gives Peter a practical understanding of what it takes to move an investment from an initial concept through to implementation.
Education
Peter holds a First Class Honours degree in Business Management from St Mary’s University, London.
His academic background, combined with his extensive practical experience in Uganda, provides a strong foundation for advising investors on business opportunities, project development and market entry.
A Practical Approach to Investment
Peter believes that successful investment in Uganda requires more than identifying an attractive opportunity. It requires reliable local knowledge, careful due diligence, the right professional relationships and a clear understanding of how to navigate the local business environment.
His approach is straightforward: provide honest, practical advice, help investors make informed decisions and coordinate the local expertise and resources required to bring their projects to life.
Whether assisting with an initial investment assessment, identifying suitable land, establishing local partnerships or overseeing project implementation, Peter works to make the investment process more transparent, efficient and manageable for his clients.
Brookes Investment Advisory provides international investors with a knowledgeable local partner, helping bridge the gap between investment ambition and practical execution in Uganda.