Beef prices may remain high despite rains, slaughterhouse chairman warns

20 October 2026, 4:21 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Chairman of Nsooba Slaughter House in Kawempe Division, Sekanyo Suleiman, has warned that beef prices may remain high for several months despite the onset of the rains.

Sekanyo attributed the high cost of beef partly to the rising US dollar exchange rate, high fuel prices and poor road conditions in some cattle-producing areas.

Speaking to the media, he explained that although rainfall improves pasture for cattle, the rains had only recently started, meaning farmers would need at least three months for grass to grow sufficiently to improve cattle feeding.

“I know many people think that since the rains have started, beef prices will automatically go down. It is true that when it rains, cattle can feed on fresh grass. However, the rains have just started, meaning we need at least three months,” Sekanyo said.

He also commended the government for constructing roads, saying improved road networks had made it easier to transport healthy cattle to slaughterhouses.

However, he noted that some roads in rural areas still required rehabilitation, while high fuel prices continued to increase transport costs.

Sekanyo called on his colleagues in the slaughterhouse business to use their available resources wisely and avoid unnecessary expenditure.

He also encouraged them to maintain a culture of saving, saying the practice had benefited them in many ways and should not be abandoned.

The chairman also wished candidates sitting their 2026 examinations success.

The high cost of meat and poultry products continues to affect consumers, with prices varying depending on the market, location, quality and type of product.

Indicative prices reported from Nakasero and other markets show that standard or stewing beef costs between UGX 18,500 and UGX 31,500 per kilogramme, while minced beef ranges from UGX 18,000 to UGX 25,000 per kilogramme.

Goat meat costs between UGX 17,000 and UGX 27,000 per kilogramme, while pork is listed at approximately UGX 29,300 per kilogramme.

For poultry, broiler chicken costs approximately UGX 22,500 per bird, while local chicken ranges from UGX 30,000 to UGX 45,000. Kroiler chicken costs between UGX 30,000 and UGX 40,000 per bird.

Other products also command varying prices. Liver costs between UGX 19,500 and UGX 32,700 per kilogramme, while kidney ranges from UGX 17,500 to UGX 19,200 per kilogramme. Cow hooves, commonly known as kigere, are listed at approximately UGX 15,000 per kilogramme.

Consumers are advised to compare prices across different markets, as the figures may vary by supplier and location.