MSME Symposium Poised to Create Growth and Foster Action
Uganda’s economy is largely powered by the private sector, dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These businesses account for about 90 percent of…
Annet Khwaka Is Turning Her Passion Into Money
In early 2018, fresh from completing a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics, Annet Khwaka appeared destined for a conventional office career. She secured a…
How Akatuha Gave Millet a New Taste
In the town of Kyaliwajjala, Namugongo in Wakiso District, one young woman has turned a humble grain into a thriving agribusiness. Ms Grace Akatuha, the…
Mirembe Green Park Creates Change in Masaka
Sustainable agriculture is proving to be not only for environmental conservation but also a means of job creation. Formally launched as a business in 2016,…
Unlocking Markets Remains a Big Hurdle for Uganda’s MSMEs
Described as the lifeblood of Uganda’s economy—accounting for the employment of at least 2.5 million people and contributing 75 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic…
Bank of Baroda: Powering SME Growth in Uganda
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of Uganda’s economy, and Bank of Baroda continues to position itself as a trusted partner for this…
Powering Uganda’s growth:Winko Technologies’ story.
As Uganda’s diversified economy experiences a surge in growth, industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, landscaping, and manufacturing are increasingly demanding high-quality tools to boost…
Musiimenta Crafts World-Class Treats from Uganda’s Cocoa
As she works to create her signature bars, Gloria Wendy Musiimenta’s passion for chocolate is palpable. At her modest facility situated at the Kyambogo Business…
Cost and Hurdles in Compliance Forcing SMEs Out of Business
Compliance is a key indicator in the formalisation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but it has increasingly become a stumbling block for business growth…
How Byanguye Built His Toilet Paper Business from Scratch
With an urgent, simple but universal foundation of hygiene, Moses Byanguye launched Spaz Tissue Company in 2019, producing toilet paper and serviettes. Byanguye believes his…