Many Ugandans are searching for ways to earn steady income outside formal jobs. With the right idea, good location, and commitment, it is possible to make at least UGX 100,000 per day. Here are ten businesses that can realistically achieve that goal.
1. Mobile Money Agency
Mobile money is one of the busiest services in Uganda. People use it to send money, pay bills, and buy airtime. Agents in markets, taxi parks, or town centres can serve many clients daily, earning commissions and small profits from airtime sales. With enough starting float and trust from customers, a well-placed kiosk can bring in UGX 100,000 every day.
2. Food Vending and Restaurants
Selling chapatis, rolexes, fried chips, and local meals is always profitable. A food stall or small restaurant near schools or trading centres can sell 50 to 100 plates daily. Cleanliness, quality, and a steady location are the keys. Profits can easily exceed UGX 100,000 if sales are consistent.
3. Retail and Grocery Shops
Basic goods like sugar, soap, and cooking oil are bought daily in every home. A retail shop in a busy area can serve hundreds of people. Even though each item has a small profit margin, bulk sales add up quickly. With proper stock management, daily earnings of UGX 100,000 are realistic.
4. Poultry Farming (Egg Sales)
Eggs are always in demand in hotels, schools, and households. A farmer with several hundred layers can sell enough eggs to make UGX 100,000 each day. Broiler chickens for meat also bring good profits if feed and care are well managed.
5. Butchery Business
Selling beef, goat meat, and chicken is a reliable source of income. Meat is a daily need in many homes. A busy butchery can sell large amounts every day, and profit margins are strong enough to reach UGX 100,000 daily when customers trust the quality.
6. Bars and Local Pubs
Alcohol and soft drinks have high demand, especially in the evenings and on weekends. A bar in a busy suburb or near a trading centre can sell stock worth hundreds of thousands daily. After expenses, a profit of UGX 100,000 or more is possible.
7. Salon and Barber Shops
Personal grooming is a growing business. Charging UGX 5,000 to 10,000 per haircut or styling means that serving 15 to 20 clients daily already passes UGX 100,000. Salons that add services like braiding, manicure, and pedicure can make even more.
8. Snacks and Bakery Business
Mandazi, samosas, cakes, and bread sell quickly in schools, shops, and supermarkets. A small bakery that distributes snacks to local shops can earn UGX 100,000 daily if production and supply are consistent.
9. Boda Boda Operations
A single boda boda rider can bring in UGX 20,000 to 25,000 daily. An investor who owns four or five motorcycles and rents them out can make UGX 100,000 or more every day without riding personally.
10. Event Decoration and Equipment Hire
Weddings, funerals, and parties take place every day in Uganda. Renting out chairs, tents, and décor brings in large sums. Even a single event can fetch profits well above UGX 100,000, especially on weekends.
Final Word
Reaching UGX 100,000 per day is possible, but success depends on location, discipline, and consistency. Each of these businesses requires planning and dedication, but they have the potential to provide not just daily income, but long-term stability and growth.
