Hides and skins are given shape and form after processing in tanneries, where a specially designed drum is used. A leg operated mobile unit can be used in tanning leather. With the massive presence of cattle, especially the Ankole long horned and the Zebu breed, there is a substantial supply of hides and skins.
This project is for extraction of oil from various oil bearing plants and grasses such as: Eucalyptus, cinnamon ginger, lemons neto etc. Essential oil is highly volatile and is essentially carried away by steam without undergoing decomposition. Essential oils are produced for use in medicine and perfume manufacture, and for other industrial purposes. The project requires an estimated fixed capital of US$ 26,500 and operating costs of US$ 284,507 generating total revenue of US$ 400 in the first year of operation.
Fruits like grapes, oranges, papaya, mangoes, etc. are largely grown in Uganda. However, they are harvested seasonally resulting in some seasons of relative scarcity. In order to maintain the availability of fruits and vegetables throughout the year, the activity of dehydration is undertaken. The process of dehydration also helps constitute fruits and vegetables in a hygienic condition. The Cost is US$25,007 with capacity of 31,200kgs and revenue estimates of US$560 per year.
Day Care is taking care of children between the ages of two months to about three to four years. It is an early childhood daycare service to the parents who may be working and may not be able to keep their children with them and, possibly with no person capable of looking after the child at home. Toddlers are taken to the day care center by their parents in the morning who pick them as and when they are returning home. The project requires an estimated fixed capital of US$ 3,974, operating costs of US$ 21,894, generating revenue of US$ 500 in the first year of operation.
Bread and Confectionery products are a lucrative business. These, especially bread, are quite nutritive and easily preserved and shelve life can be prolonged. These are products commonly stocked almost by all provision stores. Bread is one common product on people’s dining tables to a sizeable proportion of the urban and semi-urban communities and therefore enjoys a ready market. This is a project to produce bread, cakes, buns, mandazi, doughnuts etc
Belt fasteners are used widely in industries manufacturing suit cases, travel bags, apparel belts, shoes etc. Fasteners could be manufactured in different sizes and designs depending on the demand. The unit would make the buckles for the belts as well as the shoes in different varieties. The variety may include double wire
