Uganda Jobs: UDC Investments Created 5,790 Direct Jobs
Uganda jobs news: the Uganda Development Corporation says its investments in 28 companies created over 5,790 direct jobs, and it plans more industrial growth.
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- UDC says the 28 firms it has invested in over ten years have created over 5,790 direct jobs.
- The companies it supports buy more than 35,000 tonnes of farm produce a year, paying about Shs138 billion to farmers and suppliers.
- UDC also set out plans for faster industrial growth, more local factories and higher exports.
- The update was given in Kampala on 4 November 2026.
| Country | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) |
| Official source | New Vision – UDC creates over 5,700 jobs through strategic investments ✓ newvision.co.ug |
State investment is creating real Uganda jobs. The Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) says the 28 companies it has backed in the last ten years now employ over 5,790 people directly, and it has set out plans for faster industrial growth, more local factories and higher exports. UDC shared the update in Kampala on 4 November 2026.
What has UDC achieved?
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Companies invested in | 28 |
| Direct jobs created | 5,790+ |
| Period | Past decade |
| Farm produce bought by supported firms | 35,000+ tonnes a year |
| Paid to farmers and local suppliers | About Shs138 billion a year |
UDC executive director Patrick Birungi and Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Minister Sanjay Tanna spoke at the briefing at the Uganda Media Centre.
Why does this matter beyond direct jobs?
Because UDC-backed firms buy large amounts of local produce, their impact reaches far beyond their own payrolls. Every tonne bought supports income for farmers, transporters and suppliers across Uganda.
What are UDC's plans?
UDC's new plan focuses on three goals:
- Faster industrial growth
- More products made in Uganda
- Bigger exports
More factories and processing plants usually mean more jobs in production, logistics and farming supply chains.
Which jobs could grow?
Industrial and agro-processing investment typically creates roles such as:
- Factory and machine operators
- Quality control and food safety staff
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Procurement officers buying from farmers
- Drivers, warehouse and logistics staff
These are typical roles for this kind of investment, not a confirmed vacancy list.
How do I find these jobs?
Watch for openings at UDC-supported companies and new manufacturing projects announced by UDC and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and check reputable Ugandan job listings.
What it means for job seekers
- Agro-processing is a strong job source in Uganda.
- Technical skills in machinery and food processing are valuable.
- Farmers benefit too, through steady demand for their produce.
- Related: AfDB backs Tanzania farm finance to create 8,000 jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs has the Uganda Development Corporation created?
Over 5,790 direct jobs at the 28 companies it has backed in the last ten years, UDC says.
What is the Uganda Development Corporation?
A state investment body that backs companies to grow industry, manufacturing and exports in Uganda.
How do UDC-backed companies support farmers?
They buy more than 35,000 tonnes of agricultural produce a year, paying about Shs138 billion to farmers and local suppliers.
What are UDC's future plans?
Faster industrial growth, more manufacturing inside Uganda and a bigger export base.
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