ENTERPRISE UGANDA

Looking to expand from local production to regional value chains? Next week, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shall launch a capacity-building training for Ugandan SMEs in the iron and steel sector. Taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from 26 to 29 May 2026, this four-day programme is designed to equip 20–25 SMEs with the tools to compete in national and regional markets. The training covers four key areas: 💡 Entrepreneurial development through the #Empretec methodology 📊 Regional market access and export readiness 💰 Access to finance and investment readiness #smallbusiness #ironandsteel

The tool underwent an intensive two-year research and development phase, including a Beta trial with 30 small businesses. Enterprise Uganda is proud to have supported this journey by offering these businesses Business Development Services through two of our most effective services: the Business and Enterprise Start-up Tool (BEST) and the Enterprise Training Workshop (BEST). Each business came out stronger, wiser, and ready to tackle more than before. #eAccountingTool #smallbusiness

Yesterday, #Uganda took a big leap in the journey towards a formalised economy. We were honoured to attend the Launch of the Uganda e-Accounting Tool created by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Uganda, in collaboration with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This digital tool allows businesses nationwide to easily track their records and take meaningful steps towards registration and tax compliance. #privatesector #eAccountingTool

Started a new business, but don't have direction? You're not alone. At the last Business and Enterprise Start-up Tool (BEST) Training held on 4th to 8th May, we hosted over 1000 entrepreneurs, including Winnie Nakacwa, Founder of the Green Crate. In this intensive workshop, we educate participants on the foundational skills needed to start a business correctly. Here, Winnie shares her experience. #BESTKampala #smallbusiness

WATCH: Women-led businesses in Mbale boosted with affordable loans under @UgGrowproject 📹@nbstv @Mglsd_UG @WorldBankGroup

Did you participate in Enterprise Uganda’s Small Enterprise Accelerator (SEA) held in Kampala in August, September or October 2025? We invite you to attend a half-day follow-up session to allow us to track your progress & answer any questions on improving your small business! We take pride in walking alongside you throughout your business journey. Where: Enterprise Uganda - BDS Centre of Excellence, Butabika (Opposite Butabika Hospital) When: Friday 22nd May 2026 | 8.00 am to 2.00 pm For MORE INFORMATION: 256749 839339 | +256770 839339 #SEAKampala #SmallEnterpriseAccelerator

Real learning takes time. That's why we at Enterprise Uganda schedule routine follow-up exercises for participants of our training programmes. Today, we're holding an interactive follow-up session with attendees of the Business and Enterprise Start-up Tool (BEST) Training held in February. Here, we track progress and offer additional guidance. #BESTKampala

Have you ever wondered why your business's revenue feels so unpredictable? You're making sales, but they rise one month and slow down the next. Some customers show interest and later disappear. The problem is not always the product. Sometimes it is the sales process, follow-up systems, customer engagement, or a lack of structure behind the business. Join us in this online session to gain practical insights into how high-performing businesses build stronger #sales systems, improve conversion, and create more predictable growth. When: 21/05/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #BusinessRecoverySeries

What started as a small shop with just UGX 250,000 has grown into a promising entrepreneurial journey for Wataka Annet. Using the knowledge and skills gained from our GROW Project ESW training, she expanded her shop and ventured into two additional businesses. From starting with only two chicks, Annet now rears over 60 chickens, supplying a premium market in Kampala. Her growth is a testament to how business skills can harness potential and transform livelihoods. #GROWProject #WomenInBusiness #EnterpriseGrowth

Many women shared how the training transformed the way they run their enterprises, highlighting improved business operations and systems, increased income, diversification into new low-hanging business opportunities, stronger customer relations and even more stable families and households as a result of better financial management and decision-making. 2/

The saying that “when you empower a woman, you build a nation” proved itself once again today in Mbale City during the GROW Project business follow-up engagements. As women entrepreneurs who participated in the Essential Skills for #Women Entrepreneurs training last year poured out their hearts, one thing became evident: beyond business growth, mindsets have been unlocked, confidence restored and potential realized. These inspiring testimonies from this nationwide visit are still loading. 🔥 1/ #GROWProject #WomenInBusiness #EnterpriseGrowth

“Returning to share your progress with us is more than participation, it is a reflection of resilience and the courage to keep building despite the challenges. Every step taken in growing your business is transforming communities. Therefore GROW Project remains committed to walking this journey with daring women entrepreneurs like you through support that goes beyond business skilling,“ - Mr. Moses Buwudhwike, Regional Project Officer, Eastern Region Grow Project #GROWUganda #WomenInBusiness #EnterpriseUganda

From mindset transformation to practical enterprise growth, today the GROW Project business follow-up engagements have kicked off in Mbale City. We’re here to engage, evaluate, and capture how women entrepreneurs are translating business skills training into real market dominance. #GROWProject #WomenInBusiness #EnterpriseGrowth

Did you participate in Enterprise Uganda’s Family Business Masterclass held in Kampala in September or December 2025? We invite you to attend a half-day follow-up session to allow us to track your progress, answer any queries and support you to further strengthen your family business! Where: Enterprise Uganda - BDS Centre of Excellence, Butabika (Opposite Butabika Hospital) When: Thursday 21st May 2026 | 8.00 am to 2.00 pm For MORE INFORMATION: 256749 839339 | +256770 839339 #FamilyBusiness #entrepreneurship

Last week, we were honoured to be invited to contribute to a panel in the 5th KACITA Women in Business Conference held at Hotel Africana, Kampala. We were ably represented by Business Development Specialist, Dr Anita M Malinga, in a panel dissecting Market Penetration, Trade Expansion and Competitiveness. Alongside a panel of other decorated women entrepreneurs, Malinga dissected the importance of partnerships in promoting women-led businesses. #KACITA #WomenInBusiness

Great accomplishments must always be recognised! On 6th May 2026, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) hosted the Empretec Certificate Awards Ceremony for National Trainers at the Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence in Kampala. The ceremony marked a milestone reached by the three newest national Empretec trainers: Nshuti Elve, Sarah Terry Akiteng and Solomon Jackson Kobwemi. This cohort has completed an intensive preparation and practical facilitation on delivering the Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (ETW) Empretec Programme in Uganda. A hearty congratulations to all 🤝. #Empretec #learning

Today, we hosted the National Business Development Services (BDS) Strategy Framework 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Meeting at the BDS Centre of Excellence (CoE), led by @mtic_uganda and @mofpedU. The engagement brought together MDAs and key private sector stakeholders to review, refine, and validate the draft as BDS remains critical in supporting enterprise survival, productivity, market access, innovation, and inclusive economic transformation. This updated framework seeks to advance a sustainable, inclusive, competitive, and growth-oriented private sector by strengthening the coordination, quality, and impact of Business Development Services in Uganda. #BDSFramework #EnterpriseGrowth #EconomicTransformation

In response to this growing challenge, @EntUganda has introduced a new business training package, targeting salary earners and professionals working typical office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. More: thecooperator.news/enterprise-uga… ✍️ @chrys_muke #CooperatorUpdates

We have joined key Business Development Service (BDS) stakeholders from different sectors of the Ugandan economy to discuss and validate the National BDS Framework 2026-2030. This is happening at @EntUganda headquarters in Butabika, Kampala, where different players are dissecting the capacity of ecosystem in promoting growth of private sector in Uganda. 🏹As the country aims to achieve a Tenfold growth, micro, small and medium (MSMEs) must operate efficiently, make profits and grow. This will rely heavily on the effectiveness of the BDS they receive. Participants in the working meeting are talking about streamlining the ecosystem, from aligning data on BDS stakeholders to devising strategies which support individual business interests as well as national economic interests. 📌BDS should enable enterprises to tap into the national, regional and international opportunities, including EAC Common market, AfCTA and favorable global export markets.