Uganda Development Corporation

We are committed to Driving Uganda’s industrialization agenda | Investing in strategic sectors | Building enterprises for jobs, growth & national prosperity.

[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

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...

[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

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The Uganda Industrialisation Conference 2026 is almost here! Join industry leaders, investors and policymakers, 18–20 November at @SRCC_Uganda, as we celebrate Uganda's industrial growth.

Admission is FREE! Register: https://t.co/I5wOsCiclS

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

4 DAYS TO GO!

The Uganda Industrialisation Conference 2026 is almost here! Join industry leaders, investors and policymakers, 18–20 November at @SRCC_Uganda, as we celebrate Uganda's industrial growth.

Admission is FREE! Register: https://t.co/I5wOsCiclS

#UIC2026 #UDCAT10

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PAMOJA: LOOKING BACK

Through UDC's investment in Pamoja, local plastic and paper packaging production will reduce Uganda's import dependence.

The groundbreaking was among activities leading to #UIC2026 #UDCAT10.

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Register: https://t.co/I5wOsCiclS

[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

5 DAYS TO GO!

The Uganda Industrialisation Conference 2026 is almost here! Join industry leaders, investors and policymakers, 18–20 November at @SRCC_Uganda, as we celebrate Uganda’s industrial growth.

Admission is FREE! Register: https://t.co/I5wOsCiclS

#UIC2026 #UDCAT10

[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

REFLECTING ON EAMV'S EXPANSION

The commissioning of Production Lines 3 and 4 at @EAMedicalVitals marked a significant milestone in strengthening Uganda's local medical glove manufacturing capacity.

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As UDC marks 10 years since its re-establishment, the groundbreaking of Masheda Feeds reflects our commitment to backing productive enterprises, supporting farmers and unlocking Uganda’s industrial potential.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

With an investment of approximately UGX 60 billion, @MashedaFoodsUg_ will establish modern aquafeed and Black Soldier Fly production facilities, strengthening local supply chains and advancing sustainable industrial production.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

A new chapter in Uganda’s aquaculture industry begins in Buyala, Mpigi District, with the groundbreaking of @MashedaFoodsUg_. UDC is proud to support this investment in local manufacturing and value addition.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

From organic waste to protein and fertiliser, Masheda’s Black Soldier Fly facility will process about 30 tonnes of waste daily, advancing resource recovery and sustainable local manufacturing.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

Masheda Feeds’ plant is designed to produce over 20,000 tonnes of fish feed annually. MD Marvin Lwasa says local production will improve feed access, support farmers and strengthen Uganda’s aquaculture value chain.

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Hon. David Bahati challenged @MashedaFoodsUg_ to pursue regional and continental markets, embracing the ambition to Buy Uganda, Build Uganda; Buy East Africa, Build East Africa; Buy Africa, Build Africa.

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Fish feed accounts for 70–80% of fish production costs. Hon. David Bahati noted that Masheda’s investment will strengthen local supply and improve access to competitively priced feeds.

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With an installed capacity of 8 metric tonnes per hour, the new Masheda aquafeed plant will produce feeds for tilapia and catfish. UDC is backing local capacity to address feed supply constraints and strengthen Uganda’s aquaculture value chain.

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Nearly 800 fish farmers operating over 2,000 ponds form an established network that @MashedaFoodsUg_ can build on. UDC Board Chairperson Godfrey Ruhurira noted that this foundation informed the Corporation’s support for the investment.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

Esther Ann Ampumuza, Executive Director of @MashedaFoodsUg_, recognised UDC's confidence and partnership, alongside the financial and technology partners supporting the company's expansion.
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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

Building Uganda's Aquaculture Future requires strong local value chains. @MashedaFoodsUg_ is investing in local fish feed production, with an annual capacity exceeding 20,000 tonnes, to support the growth of Uganda's aquaculture sector.
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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

Industrial investment must translate into opportunities for people. @MashedaFoodsUg_ has grown into an enterprise employing over 300 people, demonstrating the role of local enterprise in creating jobs and supporting communities.
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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

GROUNDBREAKING MILESTONE

HAPPENING NOW: We are breaking ground for Masheda Feeds Ltd in Buyala under the theme “Building Uganda’s Aquaculture Future.” This investment advances local fish-feed production and value addition.

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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

Beyond financing, we support local enterprises through business proposal development, corporate governance and risk management to strengthen their investment readiness and sustainability.
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[Uganda Development Corporation @udc_uganda]

What guides our investment decisions?
Our Executive Director, @patrickbirungi1, outlined six key considerations, including job creation, local raw material sourcing, trade balance, regional equity, entrepreneurship development and financial sustainability.
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