Welcome to BUDECO

Transforming Bukedi into a hub of prosperity and sustainable growth.

About Us

Bukedi is a vibrant region in eastern Uganda, renowned for its rich agricultural land, diverse communities, and strategic position for trade and commerce. Home to various ethnic groups, the region boasts a rich cultural heritage and is primarily reliant on agriculture. Key crops like rice, maize, cassava, and bananas are vital to both local consumption and regional trade. Bukedi is composed of seven districts: Tororo, Busia, Pallisa, Kibuku, Butaleja, Butebo, and Budaka.

In a significant step towards regional development, the Bukedi Strategic Plan was launched on 22nd August 2024 by H.E. Gen Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni during the thanksgiving ceremony of Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero at Petete Primary School in Butebo District. The President signed the memorial strategic plan symbol, marking the official beginning of a transformative journey for the region. The event was witnessed by Vice President H.E. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, alongside other distinguished leaders, signaling strong support for the region's growth.

This strategic plan introduces a comprehensive blueprint aimed at transforming Bukedi into an economically viable and resilient region. It focuses on sustainable growth, infrastructure improvement, and social welfare, with a vision of achieving long-term prosperity. The plan emphasizes targeted investments, capacity building, and community engagement as key strategies for success.

To ensure effective execution of the plan, Bukedi Development Consortium Limited (BUDECO) has been established as the implementing body. BUDECO will spearhead the coordination, monitoring, and execution of development plans across the region, ensuring that the initiatives outlined in the strategic plan are effectively delivered.

Our Vision

A united and prosperous Bukedi with an average household income of UGX 30 million by 2040.

Our Mission

To empower the people of Bukedi to achieve a socio-economic leap through unity, hard work, science, technology, and innovation, based on scientifically prioritized value chains.

Our Strategic Objectives
  • Increase the number of households commercially engaged in the cocoa value chain to at least 75% by 2040.
  • Increase the number of households commercially engaged in the poultry value chain to at least 75% by 2040.
  • Increase the number of households commercially engaged in the coffee value chain to at least 75% by 2040.
  • Develop a foundry for the development of specialized human capital for the Bukedi Sub-Region.
  • Develop an ecosystem that enrolls households in Bukedi to benefit from sustainable and regenerative agriculture such as aquaculture and the green economy.
  • Increase the number of youth and women engaged in commercial agro value chains to at least 50% by 2024.
  • Increase the number of households involved in sustainable energy practices through the promotion of renewable energy and efficient farming techniques by 2040.
  • Increase the number of households engaged in the pathogen economy and industrial value chains.
  • Develop a system that amplifies the value addition of minerals within the Bukedi Sub-Region.