UDC is an old and new institution, it was first established in 1952 and anything industrious at that time was spearheaded by UDC. The economic shock that spread across the world in the early 1980s, political upheavals and introduction of privatization in Uganda, steered UDC to...

Since partnering with @udc_uganda, we’ve doubled our impact ✅ Expanded from 1 to 2 production lines ✅ Increased output from 37.4M to 75M gloves annually Partnership fueling Uganda’s healthcare manufacturing growth 🇺🇬 #EAMV #UDC #IndustrialGrowth

“We were told that the mangoes can’t be turned into pulp and juice. We would eat what we could and leave the rest to rot,”- Huda Abason Oleru, the Minister of State for Veteran Affairs and Aringa East MP. #Nilezilla @nilezilla38621 @RuthBiyinzika @MatiaK5 @NoreenMunabi

Estimated 875,000 metric tonnes of mangoes produced per year, 80% are lost due to the postharvest mishandling. Nilezilla successfully turned this challenge into an opportunity. This product entry is expected to boost import substitution and value addition, cushioning

AD Nilezilla has launched Mango Puree, a locally crafted organic pulp for manufacturing mango beverages. This success traces back to the hard work beginning in 2013, driven by joint efforts from scientists, the Government of Uganda, and fruit farmers. The

I congratulate the board, management, share holders and staff of Nilezilla Ltd, on successfully launching the first mango puree product in Uganda.@sumz_snacks

Yudaya Kadondi, Manager Investment Post Implementation, represents UDC at the Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo in Thailand. The theme highlights Tourism, Agro-Industrialization, etc offering UDC a strategic platform to pursue partnerships & attract FDIs #UgandaThailandForum

🇺🇬🤝🇹🇭 HAPPENING NOW in Bangkok: Uganda proudly inaugurates The Pearl of Africa Business Forum 2025, Thailand Chapter spotlighting Tourism, Agro-Industrialization, ICT, Minerals, and Oil & Gas. A strategic platform connecting Uganda and Thailand to unlock shared prosperity.

Watch the UDC video highlight and relive the key moments, insights and impactful discussions from the Africa Manufacturing Investment Forum #AMIF25, organised by @udc_uganda under the Africa Industrialisation Week that is wrapping up today! #AIW25 #UgHostsAIW25

AFRICA MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT FORUM 2025 https://t.co/bj9mblKloR via @YouTube

VIDEO | Mr. Patrick Birungi, PhD, Executive Director of @udc_uganda, notes that Africa’s manufacturing base remains small, contributing just 1.5% of global manufacturing value added, compared to Asia’s 50%, Europe’s 22% and North America’s 17% | #AIW25 #UGHostsAIW25

Closing Remarks: The African Manufacturing Investment Forum (#AMIF25) by Hon. Frederick Ngobi Gume - State Minister for Cooperatives. @udc_uganda #AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25 #SustainableIndustrialization

.#AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25 Mrs. @Allen_Kagina, Chairperson @TVETCouncilUg, said the discussion on skills development must start with a basic question: “Why are we educating children?” She explained that parents expect education to prepare young people to become independent and

Panel Discussion: On skills development, " Let's start with a basic question, Why are we educating children?” Mrs. @Allen_Kagina - Chairperson @TVETCouncilUg, asks #AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25 #AMIF2025

At #AMIF25, @EAMedicalVitals MD Brian Kavuya noted that Africa’s challenge isn’t a lack of investor interest, it’s the absence of long-term, affordable financing for manufacturing. He argued that most capital flowing into DFIs supports raw material extraction, not value addition,

#AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25. Mr. Brian Kavuya, MD @EAMedicalVitals, said the discussion on “Unlocking Capital for Growth and Transformation of Africa's Manufacturing Sector” reflected many issues that limit Africa’s ability to attract long-term and affordable financing for

@dbahati The industrial future of Africa relies on businesses led by women, innovations from the youth, and sustainable practices. We need to reduce costs associated with energy, transportation, and capital in order to stimulate growth. #AIW25 #UGhostsAIW25

An adequately skilled workforce is the backbone of Africa’s industrialization. Closing the skills gap is essential to unlocking the continent’s full manufacturing potential. #AMIF25 #AIW25 #UgHostsAIW25

As a continent, we need to establish a continental labour market information system, allow free movement of labour across African countries, support SMEs to undertake continuous skills development, strengthen continental standardization of skills & qualifications. #AMIF25 #AIW25

Although key challenges persist, limited supply of skilled workers, weak machinery maintenance capacity, training that doesn’t fully match industry needs. These gaps and more continue to constrain productivity and competitiveness. #AMIF25 #AIW25 #UgHostsAIW25

The 3rd Keynote speaker for #AMIF25 Kurayish Ssebulime, @NPA_UG keynote on “Bridging the Skills Gap – Education, Innovation & Technical Training for Manufacturing.” He highlighted that Africa’s manufacturing ambitions hinge on building a strong, industry-ready workforce. #AMIF25