Gov’t Recognizes Swift RentPay for Innovations in the Real Estate Sector, Utilities Management

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) has honored Swift RentPay Ltd , a leading Ugandan firm providing all major property management software and utility multiple payment options in the real estate sector.

Swift RentPay , which automates rent collection, manage tenants, and grows businesses was recognized during the closure of the first edition of the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025,  a  landmark event for the Ugandan real estate and housing sector, which happened from September 26-28, 2025, at the Kati Kati Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala.

Handing over the certificate of recognition to SwiftRentPay officials, Mr. Dave Khayangayanga the Acting Director Housing Directorate at the Ministry of lands commended the company for innovating  RentPay , a platform designed to help landlords manage rental income with automation, transparency, and up to 95% predictability.

Speaking to journalists after receiving the award, Hussein Kakooza, one of the managers at Swift RentPay said Tenants can pay rent using all major payment methods in Uganda, including MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, FlexiPay, and local bank transfers.

‘’RentPay makes rental income more predictable, provides real-time tracking, and ensures secure, transparent payments—giving landlords peace of mind, according to officials’’, said Hussein.

Headquartered at Plot 15A, Ntinda – Nakawa road, in Uganda;s Capital Kampala, the automated platform helps landlords with one or many properties to track income, manage tenants, and simplify payments all in one place.

Organized by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in partnership with Douglas Events Ltd together with other key organizations, the expo’s theme was “Resilient by Design, Affordable by Intent: Shaping the Future of Real Estate”.

The Expo brought together government leaders, investors, developers, and innovators to explore investment opportunities, discuss market trends, and showcase sustainable building practices, financial solutions, and new technologies shaping the future of Uganda’s real estate. The Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo 2025 served as a critical platform to unlock real estate potential and ensure a sustainable, inclusive future for all citizens, urging everyone not to miss it

Douglas Mukwaya, CEO of Douglas Events Ltd during the closure said that the event was a groundbreaking initiative that will transform how we approach housing  and urban development in Uganda.

Some of the partners from government agencies , included the  Uganda Land Commission and the National Housing and Construction Company;  professional bodies such as the Uganda Society of Architects, the Surveyors Registration Board, and UNABSEC and NGO partners, notably Habitat for Humanity Uganda among others.

Other private sector partners, whose investments and innovation continue to drive growth in Uganda’s real estate sector included; Centum Real Estate, developers of Pearl Marina and Mirembe Villas; Footsteps Furniture;  KCB Bank; Housing Finance Bank; Liquid Intelligent Technologies; Universal Multipurpose Enterprises; Fakhruddin Properties; Pool Doctors (U) Ltd; Bulwadda Real  Estates; Regal Paints; and MTN Uganda.

Expo served as Uganda’s premier real estate platform, and brought together over 300  exhibitors and more than 5,000 attendees from across the East African region. It created a space where policy makers, developers, investors, technology innovators, and communities  can collaborate on sustainable solutions.

Mixed-use developments, affordable housing models, and technology-driven construction are increasingly transforming Uganda’s urban landscape. However, housing affordability remains a persistent challenge.

The high cost of construction materials, reliance on imported inputs, and limited access to green and innovative financing instruments continue to constrain inclusive growth—particularly within the lower-income housing segments.