POS and shop management tips for Uganda & East Africa

3 min read · 10 Jul 2026

Should I agree to pay shop rent in US Dollars or Uganda Shillings?

Under Ugandan law (Landlord and Tenant Act), rent must be agreed and paid in Uganda Shillings unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing by both parties.

3 min read · 09 Jul 2026

What happens if my landlord increases rent without notice?

3 min read · 08 Jul 2026

How do I handle paying "goodwill" for a shop on a busy street?

Goodwill is an informal non-refundable fee paid to outgoing tenants or agents to secure high-traffic locations.

3 min read · 07 Jul 2026

Is it better to rent a kiosk, an arcade space, or a standalone shop?

3 min read · 06 Jul 2026

Can a landlord evict a shop tenant immediately in Uganda?

No.

3 min read · 05 Jul 2026

How do I share arcade space (renting a "door" or single shelf)?

Sign a written sub-lease agreement with the main tenant outlining shared utility billing split, physical boundaries, opening hours, and security duties.

3 min read · 04 Jul 2026

Are utilities usually included in downtown arcade rent?

No. Electricity (Umeme Yaka) and water are usually metered separately or billed per user stall on top of base monthly rent.

3 min read · 03 Jul 2026

How do I buy a prepaid Umeme Yaka meter for my business?

3 min read · 02 Jul 2026

How do I handle load shedding affecting my salon, butchery, or fridge?

3 min read · 01 Jul 2026

How do I stop shop attendants from stealing money?

3 min read · 30 Jun 2026

What is the best, affordable CCTV camera for a small shop?

3 min read · 29 Jun 2026

How do I do stock-taking in a busy retail shop without closing?

Use barcode scanners or mobile inventory apps to perform rolling counts section by section during low-traffic morning hours rather than waiting for month-end.