- Soldier (UPDF)Serves in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces in land, air and special units; recruitment is run by the military.Some training
- Decorative painterDecorative painters design and create visual art on different kinds of surfaces such as pottery, casings, glass and fabric. They use diverse materials and a var...Some training
- Content creator / influencerMakes videos, posts and livestreams on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and earns from brand deals, ads, gifts and subscriptions.A lot of training
- Instrumentalist / session musicianPlays instruments in bands, churches, studios and at events.A lot of training
- MC (master of ceremonies)Hosts weddings, introductions, corporate and music events, guiding the programme and entertaining guests. DIT lists an MC occupation.A lot of training
- Mural and wall painter (wall artist)Paints large murals on walls in Kampala neighbourhoods such as Kamwokya, from commissioned advertising to political and community art.A lot of training
- Digital marketerOnline marketers use e-mail, internet and social media in order to market goods and brands.A lot of training
- Online writer / freelance content writerWrites articles, copy and assignments for local and foreign clients through platforms such as Upwork and directly. Pay depends on client and platform.A lot of training
- Power lines electrician (linesman)Erects and repairs overhead power lines for utilities. DIT lists a Power Lines Electrician.Some training
- Radio presenter / broadcasterHosts shows on FM radio, mixing music and talk. DIT lists a Broadcaster package.A lot of training
- Rolex maker (rolled-egg chapati seller)Fries eggs with vegetables and rolls them in a chapati at roadside stands, a staple street food in Kampala and other towns. Typically sold at a fixed spot or fr...Little or no training
- Comedian / stand-up performerStand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nig...Some training
- Traditional drummer (ngoma)Plays and sometimes makes traditional drums for cultural ceremonies, schools and tourist shows.A lot of training
- TV presenter / news anchorPresents news and shows on television. Press interviews with Ugandan presenters describe low pay at many stations, and some presenters earn a fee per show.A lot of training
- Briquette / energy-saving stove makerPresses agricultural waste and charcoal dust into fuel briquettes and builds energy-saving cookstoves.Some training
- Factory worker / machine operatorOperates machines in factories such as breweries, sugar mills, textiles and garment factories in industrial parks like Namanve and Kapeeka.Some training
- Laundry / dry cleaning attendant (dobi)Washes, irons and delivers laundry for households, hotels and hospitals; dry cleaners handle suits and special items.Some training
- Sugar mill workerWorks in cane crushing, boiling and packing at sugar mills such as Kakira and Kinyara.Some training
- Veterinary technicianVeterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation.Some training
- Prosthetic-orthotics technicianProsthetic-orthotics technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical applia...A fair amount of training
- Traditional birth attendant (TBA)Assists births at home in rural communities; government discourages home delivery and has trained many TBAs to refer women to health units.A lot of training
- Horticulture production managerHorticulture production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the horticultural production.A fair amount of training
- Court clerk / registrarRecords proceedings, manages court files and supports magistrates and judges.A fair amount of training
- Events decoratorDesigns and sets up decorations for weddings, introductions and parties with fabric, flowers, lighting and furniture. DIT lists an Events Decorator package.A fair amount of training
