Episode 5: Supplying Tech, Games, Car Parts, Precious Metals, and Diamonds

This week on Uplift Uganda, host Trevor Dyches dives back into the heart of Uganda’s business scene, uncovering new opportunities and the challenges that come with them. Trevor shares firsthand insights on the untapped potential of supplying local businesses with in-demand products like wireless chargers and other electronic gadgets—items that are rare but highly sought after in the region. He discusses the logistics of importing goods, from navigating shipping lanes between China, India, and Uganda, to the complexities of sharing shipping containers to keep costs down.

The episode also explores the high-stakes world of auto parts trading, where prices in Uganda often surpass those in the US, revealing a lucrative gap for entrepreneurs willing to bridge the supply chain. Trevor recounts his experiences sourcing car parts and the su ...