Uganda enters blockchain era with $5.5B RWA project

Uganda’s Diacente Group partnered with Global Settlement Network to bring $5.5 billion in real-world assets on the blockchain.

Uganda is being positioned as the launchpad for what could become Africa’s largest tokenized economy. On Wednesday, October 9, Uganda’s Diacente Group partnered with Global Settlement Network to put $5.5 billion in real-world assets on the blockchain, according to a press release shared with crypto.news.

According to the two companies, these assets will include agriculture, minerals, renewable energy, and trade. According to the two firms, the project will help economic development in the country and beyond. Notably, tokenization should help reduce the reliance on intermediaries and ease access to global capital.

“We’re building infrastructure that goes beyond theory; a programmable economy grounded in real assets, regulatory collaboration, and mass accessibility,” said Ryan Kirkley, Co-Founder of Global Settlement Network. “This is how we close the gap between digital finance and real-world impact.”

Uganda to get digital currency

Separately, the two companies also partnered to launch a “CBDC” pilot, a digital currency backed by Ugandan treasuries. The token will launch on the GSN’s permissioned blockchain and enable investors to participate in Uganda’s RWA economy.

“This partnership goes beyond infrastructure; it’s about unlocking long-term value for our people and our region,” said Edgar Agaba, Chairman of Diacente Group. “By integrating tokenization and CBDCs into Uganda’s development roadmap, we’re creating transparent, tech-driven ecosystems that attract new capital, empower local industries, and scale sustainable growth from the ground up.”

According to the two firms, the project supports Uganda’s Vision 2040, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area.