Side hustling in Uganda : I wish I had this guide earlier
Jeff May 29, 2025
“Unemployment is real—But so are opportunities”
If you’re reading this, chances are your situation fits in one of these three categories: 1) You’re side hustling in Uganda, 2) You’re tired of depending on a job that barely covers your financial needs, or 3) You’re looking for ways to turn your current side hustle into something more solid.
The truth is, in Uganda today, jobs are hard to get by. Even those whom you think “Have jobs” keeping those jobs is another hustle of its own. But amidst all that, there’s something that most people fail to realize:
You don’t have to wait for an office job to start earning. You just need one thing—visibility.
And I bet that failure is no doubt the #1 recipe that stifles the idea of side hustling in Uganda. This leads many to start something on the side but half-heartedly knowing the real thing will soon come.
That real thing could be a dream job that someone feels fits his or her education—Like the real reason why they pursued a certain career etc.
For example, you’ve just graduated from campus and could be thinking, what can I do in the mean-time as I look for work. Really?
What if you made what you plan to do the real thing? Won’t you be successful? The issue is mindset.
Generally, we have all been taught to go to school, attain some academic papers and look for a job.
Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not insinuating that it’s wrong to go to campus and graduate and get a job. Education is crucial to our contribution to society. But, but what about if you get the required academics but won’t find a job? What can you do to change the situation? Side hustling is the answer
Skills are not the problem. Visibility is
You probably are thinking that well, I don’t have the skills to help me start a good side hustle.
Think about this: Do you know how to braid hair, fix TVs, bake cakes, clean homes, do plumbing, tutor kids, or even code out some very nice website using HTML and CSS?
You’ve got something powerful to start side hustling with the potential to earn consistent income. But what do you think is stopping you?
You’re invisible
No one knows you. And for that reason no one can hire you because they can’t find you.
Using word of mouth is great, but it accomplishes just so much. In today’s world, if you’re not online, you’re losing on many opportunity.
ttunda helps you get seen (For free)
Do you yearn to be found online? ttunda is a classifieds platform where Ugandans go to find all kinds of services—cleaning, tech support, tailoring, graphics design, plumbing, you name it.
And guess what? You create some sort of personal portfolio that talks about you and what you do for free!
Here’s what happens when you do
- People searching online for what you offer can find you
- You can include your phone and location.
- You instantly appear more serious and trustworthy
It’s simple. No need for a website. No need for an office.
Side hustlers, this is how you grow
You don’t need capital to grow—just a platform. Whether you do gigs on weekends or run a micro-business from home, putting your service online gives you a fighting chance.
Here’s what to list:
- What you do
- Where you’re based
- How someone can reach you
- A few photos (of your work setup)
- Your price range (Optional but helpful)
Osirike! And boom—you’re online and searchable.
Fellow Ugandans are already using it
We’ve seen:
- A craft bag maker triple her orders after listing
- A gypsum installer multiply his online presence 1000x
- A sit-at-home mum turn her home into an occasional saloon
If they can do it, you too can.
Don't wait, List today
You don’t need a loan, a shop, or “connections”. If you can offer a service and have access to the internet, you can take the next step to getting seen online and let the world find you. If you start whole-heartedly today, knowing this could be the next big thing, you can indeed succeed hustling in Uganda
ttunda is not just for buying and selling—it’s also for the everyday Ugandan with a skill