How Mathew Kasujja Built Kasthew Contractors Uganda Into a Multi-Million Borehole Business in Uganda

In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we talk to Matthew Kasujja, the Founder and CEO of Kasthew Borehole Drilling Company. With over 3,500 boreholes drilled to date, Matthew has been bringing clean, safe water to communities, farms, schools, NGOs, and homes across Uganda for over a decade. If you’ve ever wondered about the cost of borehole drilling in Uganda, searched for borehole drilling in Uganda, or wanted to know how to drill a borehole in Uganda, then this is the conversation for you. Mathew’s company provides comprehensive services, including borehole drilling, hydrogeological surveys, geotechnical investigations, and solar-powered water pumping systems designed for long-term sustainability. In this episode, we unpack his entrepreneurial journey—how he built one of the most respected water drilling companies in Uganda, the challenges of running a borehole drilling business in Uganda, the real cost behind water projects, and why sustainable water solutions are more critical now than ever. Whether you are curious about how to start a drilling company in Uganda, looking for clean water solutions, or simply want to hear an inspiring entrepreneur story from Uganda, don’t miss this one. Join us as we explore the business, the impact, and the future of water in Uganda on CEO Insights Uganda, where Africa’s next chapter is brewing. You can reach Mathew via +256781580278 or www.kasthewdrilling.co.ug. *Are you a Business Owner, Corporate Leader, or someone with a story others need to hear? We would love to feature you on our show! Contact us today via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138 or call +256 704 233 306.* *BUY ME COFFEE* https://buymeacoffee.com/supportceoinsightsuganda *Episode Chapters* 00:00 Intro 02:05 What Kasthew Contractors Uganda does 03:24 Project that he is most proud of 11:24 Some of the Clients who fund the boreholes 14:30 Total number of boreholes drilled so far 14:55 Solar-powered boreholes 19:14 How he started the business 21:55 How Kasthew Contractors gets clients 24:25 Market space 25:25 In cases when there is no water after drilling 27:30 Highest yielding well ever dug so far 28:44 Challenges in the industry 32:58 Team size 38:35 How much a borehole costs 49:38 Community feedback during drilling 52:35 How they tell if the water down there is good for consumption 55:50 Most challenging drill to date 58:25 Most fulfilling drill so far 1:02:00 The drilling process 1:13:20 Handling multiple projects at the same time 1:14:28 Technological advancements 1:19:55 Lessons learned to date 1:29:30 What to consider if you want to start a drilling business 1:33:02 Memorable moments 1:36:40 Marketing strategy *Enjoyed the show? Leave us a quick Google Review by clicking this link: https://g.page/r/CafSlD2tp1QZEAI/review. It helps us grow and reach more inspiring leaders.* CEO Insights Uganda with Herbert Rwabugahya is Uganda's number one business podcast. As the most watched and fastest growing Ugandan podcast, it continues to dominate the charts across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and every major streaming platform. Consistently ranked as the best podcast in Uganda, CEO Insights Uganda brings the country’s vibrant business and leadership landscape to life through powerful storytelling, raw success stories, and real-life insights that inspire action. At its core, CEO Insights Uganda is not just a podcast—it is the voice of Uganda’s transformation. Each week, host Herbert Rwabugahya engages in compelling, unfiltered conversations with Uganda’s most influential CEOs, startup founders, policymakers, investors, creatives, and visionaries. These are not scripted interviews; they are immersive dialogues that peel back the curtain on the innovations, failures, comebacks, leadership decisions, and strategic pivots that are shaping Uganda’s future. From Kampala to Gulu, from the diaspora to the boardroom, CEO Insights Uganda stands unmatched as Uganda’s number one business podcast for meaningful, relevant, and motivational content. Whether you’re searching for a “Uganda podcast,” “top Ugandan podcast on YouTube,” “Kampala business podcasts,” “East African entrepreneurship podcast,” or “CEO interviews Uganda,” this is the show that consistently delivers. If you’ve ever looked up content like the Lynn Ngugi Show, The Diary of a CEO podcast, The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, or wanted to know how to start a business in Uganda, you’ve now found your ultimate destination. CEO Insights Uganda is where Uganda’s best ideas meet Uganda’s brightest minds, creating a platform that educates, challenges, and empowers its listeners in every episode. Our topics span across the most pressing and exciting sectors today—technology and innovation, public health leadership, political transformation, real estate investing in Uganda, agribusiness, youth entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, finance and banking, investment opportunities in Uganda, and beyond.