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Emerging startup incubators in Greater Kampala

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Emerging startup incubators in Greater Kampala

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How much does it really cost to rent retail space in Kampala CBD?

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Co-letting explained: how to share a commercial space and split the rent

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A first-timer’s guide to leasing an arcade lockup in Kampala

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Co-letting

How to share a commercial space and split the rent with a complementary business

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Hot-desking in Kampala: flexible workspace for founders who are not ready for a lease

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From shared desk to private office: scaling your footprint as your team grows

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Buying a business in Uganda: 7 due-diligence checks before you sign

How much does it really cost to rent retail space in Kampala CBD?

Service charge, key money and deposits: Ugandan lease terms explained

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Startups

Emerging startup incubators in Greater Kampala

The metropolitan area is seeing an explosion in the number of frontier-level tech start-ups as well as creative hubs. Here is where the next generation of Ugandan founders is setting up shop.

February 13, 2026

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How much does it really cost to rent retail space in Kampala CBD?

Asking rent is only the start. Here is a plain-English breakdown of what a shop in the city centre actually costs per month, from service charge to key money.

February 2, 2026

Co-letting|

Guides

Co-letting explained: how to share a commercial space and split the rent

Two complementary businesses under one roof can halve costs and double footfall. Here is how co-letting works on Qubicle and how to make it succeed.

January 24, 2026

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Retail|

Guides

A first-timer’s guide to leasing an arcade lockup in Kampala

Arcades are the beating heart of Kampala retail. If it is your first lockup, this is what to check before you hand over a deposit.

January 15, 2026

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Offices

Nakawa, Ntinda or Kololo? Choosing the right neighbourhood for your office

Location shapes your brand, your commute and your rent. A quick comparison of where to base your team in Greater Kampala.

January 8, 2026

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Guides

Buying a business in Uganda: 7 due-diligence checks before you sign

Acquiring a running business can be faster than starting one, if you look under the bonnet first. Seven checks every buyer should make.

December 18, 2025

Leasing|

Guides

Service charge, key money and deposits: Ugandan lease terms explained

The vocabulary of a commercial lease trips up many first-time tenants. Here is a plain-language glossary of the terms you will meet.

December 5, 2025

Retail|

Market Research

Why footfall matters: choosing a high-traffic retail location

For a shop, the number of people passing your door is the number that counts. How to read footfall before you lease.

November 27, 2025

Leasing|

Guides

How to negotiate a rent-free fit-out period on your Kampala lease

A few weeks of rent-free time at the start of a lease can fund your entire fit-out. Here is how to ask for it, and win.

November 20, 2025

Co-letting|

Offices

Sharing a reception and meeting rooms in a co-let office

Splitting a floor does not have to look like a compromise. How co-letting tenants share front-of-house space without losing their brand.

November 10, 2025

Business Sales|

Guides

What is a small Ugandan business actually worth? A valuation guide

Sellers dream, buyers doubt. A plain-English look at the methods used to price a small business for sale in Uganda.

October 30, 2025

Land Sales|

Guides

Mailo, freehold or leasehold? Uganda land tenure explained for buyers

The kind of title you buy shapes what you can build, borrow against and sell. A clear guide to Uganda’s land tenure systems.

October 20, 2025

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