MBALE DISTRICT INVESTMENT AND ENTERPRISE PROFILE, 2020/21

1 Name  Mbale 
2 Size 2,467 km²
3 Population  604,100
4 Sub counties 25
5 Parishes  116
6 Main Economic activity  Agriculture (Coffee) Tourism
7 State of roads n/a
8 State of industrial parks  Mbale industrial park
9 Boarder Markets  
10 Major investments Agriculture, Tourism, Trade

 

Business Category

Number of Licensed Businesses

Percent

Accommodation and food services

83

7.26

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

35

3.06

Construction and real Estate

6

0.52

Education services

17

1.49

Financial Intermediation and insurance

4

0.35

Health and Social Services

17

1.49

Information and communications Technology

4

0.35

Manufacturing

52

4.55

Mechanical and Repair Service

12

1.05

Mining and quarrying

3

0.26

Recreation and personal services

62

5.42

Trade

845

73.93

Transport and storage

3

0.26

Total

1,143

100.00

 

 

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