🇺🇬 Foreign ownership of Ugandan brands
20% of the 15 Ugandan brands with a controlling owner (3) are owned by a company headquartered outside Uganda, most often in Kenya and South Africa. That ranks 42 of 94 countries analysed.
Which countries own them
| Owner headquartered in | Brands | Share of foreign-owned | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 2 | 66.7% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | 33.3% |
Largest foreign owners
| Owner | Headquarters | Ugandan brands owned |
|---|---|---|
| EABL | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 2 |
| Standard Bank | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 |
Where foreign ownership is highest
Top-level categories with at least 5 Ugandan brands that have a controlling owner.
| Category | Brands | Foreign-owned | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal care & beauty | 6 | 0 | 0% |
Examples
- Bell Lager owned by EABL
- Stanbic Bank Uganda owned by Standard Bank
- Uganda Waragi owned by EABL
How this is computed
Of 15 Ugandan brands recorded, 15 have a current controlling owner (outright or a stake of 50% or more, followed up to the ultimate parent). The other 0 are licensed, part-owned or lack a current owner and are left out. A brand is foreign-owned when that ultimate parent is headquartered in a different country from the brand's origin. Data as of . Method and ranking for all countries.
Coverage caveat. The brands tracked skew towards those held by large filing companies, so this overstates foreign ownership relative to every brand in the country; with this few brands, one acquisition moves the share noticeably. See also the Uganda country page.