For over 75 years, Uganda Clays Limited has been a cornerstone of Uganda’s construction industry and a trusted name across East Africa. From its classic Mangalore, Marseille, and Portuguese roofing tiles to modern products like Half Bricks, Facing Bricks, Quarry Tiles, and Maxpans, Uganda Clays has built a reputation for quality, durability, and timeless beauty. Today, the company is blending its rich heritage with innovation to position itself as a regional leader in sustainable housing and infrastructure solutions.
Uganda Clays’ products have long served churches, schools, hospitals, and government institutions, symbolising strength and reliability. Yet, the company’s story continues to evolve. By expanding its colour palette to include elegant shades like coffee brown, brick red, red orange, and red black—and launching new product lines such as the Gari and Roko Half Bricks—it has redefined how clay can shape modern architecture. These innovations have captured the imagination of architects and homeowners alike, with many of Kampala’s most striking buildings showcasing Uganda Clays’ distinctive craftsmanship.
As demand for housing and infrastructure grows, Uganda Clays has anchored its strategy on three core principles: reliability, partnership, and innovation. With enhanced production capacity at its Kajjansi and Kamonkoli factories, the company guarantees consistent quality, timely delivery, and durable, fire-resistant products that provide long-term value. Many of Uganda’s architectural landmarks bear the Uganda Clays mark—a testament to its enduring commitment to excellence. Through ongoing collaboration with architects, engineers, and developers, the company continues to ensure that every project reflects both beauty and resilience.
Beyond tradition, Uganda Clays is driving innovation through research and development to meet modern architectural needs, promote eco-friendly construction, and adapt to the trend of vertical urban growth. Portuguese tiles, for instance, have become a symbol of sophistication in luxury homes, hotels, and resorts across East Africa, while the Mangalore and Marseille tiles remain preferred choices for elegance and comfort throughout the seasons. For customers, these products are not just materials—they are statements of pride and aspiration.
In a digital era, Uganda Clays has embraced platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to engage with customers and stakeholders. The company also maintains a strong presence at trade shows and exhibitions, deepening its relationships with contractors, real estate developers, and homeowners. After 75 years of operation, Uganda Clays recognises that staying connected is key to staying relevant.
Quality has always been the heartbeat of Uganda Clays. From sourcing premium clay to using advanced kilns, every stage of production is closely monitored to ensure excellence. Continuous staff training preserves this culture of quality, while sustainability remains central to operations. The company’s commitment to quarry restoration, tree planting, and responsible clay extraction underscores its environmental stewardship. Automation, meanwhile, is enhancing efficiency, lowering costs for customers, and increasing shareholder value.
Aligned with the government’s Buy Uganda, Build Uganda agenda, Uganda Clays has expanded both its production capacity and distribution network to make locally made products more accessible. Collaborations with builders and designers have sparked customer-inspired innovations such as the Gari Brick—proof that co-creation leads to practical, market-ready solutions. The company also remains deeply engaged with communities through medical camps, blood donation drives, and health awareness initiatives, demonstrating that social responsibility and business growth can thrive together.
While navigating challenges such as global supply chain disruptions and evolving customer preferences, Uganda Clays continues to adapt with resilience. Its 10-year strategy envisions a one-stop construction hub supported by digital transformation, positioning the company as the most technologically advanced supplier in the industry.
Looking ahead, Uganda Clays aims to deepen its connection with customers through digital innovation—enabling clients to order roofing materials via mobile devices and access round-the-clock support. The company’s future is defined by new products, stronger partnerships, expanded solutions beyond clay, and continued community impact. Shareholders, employees, and suppliers alike stand to benefit from this forward-looking approach, while Ugandans will continue to build homes and spaces that stand taller, stronger, and more beautiful.
Uganda Clays’ commitment remains unwavering and timeless—Beauty to Last.