Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.

Businesses in Eastern Region, Uganda: common questions

How many businesses are there in Eastern Region, Uganda?

EABD lists 1,634 businesses in Eastern Region, Uganda as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top businesses in Eastern Region, Uganda?

EABD's top-ranked businesses are Bantu Media, Zeu Resort Hotel Mayuge and X-Suba Sport 4 Development Uganda. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most businesses in Eastern Region?

Jinja (646), Mbale (280) and Soroti (104) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I list my business on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.