Fact Sheets
From Generation to Generation: Key Facts on Family Business Survival in Uganda
Family businesses in Uganda significantly contribute to the country’s economy, contributing over 70% to the GDP (PwC, 2023) and constitute the largest percentage of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the country (IFC, 2021).
The majority fail to transition beyond the first generation. Noteworthy, Uganda’s first generation to multigenerational family business ratio is high, standing at 4:1, implying that most of Uganda’s family businesses are first generation (PwC, 2023).
This factsheet presents key data and insights on the current state of family businesses in Uganda, the critical factors affecting their sustainability, and priority areas for policy and programmatic action as presented in the Infographic on page 2. It draws on recent research by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) and lived experiences of family-owned businesses across the country.
Authors: Linda Nakato, Pauline Nakitende, Medard Kakuru, Rogers Matama, & Smartson Ainomugisha
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- Published Dec 8, 2025