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Uganda Development Corporation

State Trade Minister Wilson Mbasu Mbadi and UDC Executive Director Patrick Birungi engage during a visit to present key UDC documents, including the UDC Strategic Plan, the UDC Act 2016, and the corporation’s profile, as part of efforts to align on its mandate and future investments. However, growing concern in Parliament has emerged over the corporation’s dominant share of trade sector funding.
State Trade Minister Wilson Mbasu Mbadi and UDC Executive Director Patrick Birungi engage during a visit to present key UDC documents, including the UDC Strategic Plan, the UDC Act 2016, and the corporation’s profile, as part of efforts to align on its mandate and future investments. However, growing concern in Parliament has emerged over the corporation’s dominant share of trade sector funding.

UDC Set to Take 82% of Trade Ministry Budget, Raising Concern Among MPs

Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised a red flag after learning that a single entity is lined up to take the lion’s share of funding for the Ministry of Trade. The sharp
April 17, 2026
Uganda’s fruit shouldn’t rot in gardens. Nilezilla’s Yumbe processing plant shows how serious investment in value addition can cut post-harvest losses, create rural jobs, and turn agricultural potential into real incomes for farmers and communities.
Uganda’s fruit shouldn’t rot in gardens. Nilezilla’s Yumbe processing plant shows how serious investment in value addition can cut post-harvest losses, create rural jobs, and turn agricultural potential into real incomes for farmers and communities.

Beyond the Low-Hanging Fruit: The Grit, Capital, and Vision Required to Industrialise Rural Uganda

For decades, the story of Uganda’s agriculture has been one of bittersweet potential. We sing about being the Pearl of Africa, blessed with fertile soils and two rain seasons, yet every harvest,
December 20, 2025
EAMVL Executive Chairman, Ben Kavuya (2nd left) and Patrick Birungi, the UDC Executive Director exchange agreements. Looking on is Hope Kisitu, the UDC Board Secretary (right) and Brian Kavuya, the MD, EAMVL.

Uganda Gov’t to acquire shares in businessman, Ben Kavuya’s USD12.7 mn medical glove-making firm

Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) the Uganda government’s private sector investing arm, is to acquire an undisclosed number of shares in East Africa Medical Vitals (EAMVL), a medical glove-making company belonging to businessman,
October 30, 2023
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While some people are seeing the negative effects of population pressure, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the Founder and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, is actively investing in fulfilling the demand for decent housing- be it residential, commercial, retail or hospitality. He is betting on Kampala’s future with legacy projects. From the glittering Tower One at Pearl Business Park to the game-changing Kabira Serviced Apartments, Dr. Sudhir's Ruparelia Group has become more than a leading developer; it is arguably an engine of urban progress, partnering with the city’s growth rather than just profiting from it.

Structural works for Speke Resort Convention Centre- East Africa’s largest convention centre 64% complete

The construction of the epic Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, on the shores of Lake Victoria is on schedule and should be completed by November 2023, Ruparelia Group the project’s co-developers
July 18, 2023
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Courtt has ruled that thecertificate of title for the suit land be returned to the family of the late Prince Badru Kakungulu. Courtesy photo

UDC loses bid to block court orders on recruitment, to pay costs

Court has dismissed, with costs, an application in which the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and its Executive Director, Dr Patrick Birungi had sought to halt an order requiring them to fill vacancies
June 7, 2021

 

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