How Obed Ben Built Youth Platform Africa (YPA) Into a Multi-Million Goat Business in Uganda.

In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we talk to Obed Ben, the founder and Managing Director of Youth Platform Africa (YPA) and the YPA Goats. From being homeless on the streets of Kampala, Obed now manages over 100,000 goats, leading one of the most electrifying agribusiness success stories in Uganda today. Obed explains how he went from starting small to breeding what he calls the revolutionary YPA goat breed—a breakthrough that has been turning heads across East Africa. His model is transforming how young people think about farming, livestock investment, and agricultural innovation. While goat farming may sound traditional, Obed and YPA are proving it’s a billion-shilling opportunity when driven by science, systems, and bold vision. With a reputation for fast-growing goats, efficient feeding, and high returns, the YPA Goats project has become a hot topic among farmers, investors, and young entrepreneurs searching for the next big thing in Ugandan agribusiness. Whether you’re curious about how to start a goat farm in Uganda, want to discover profitable goat breeds in Africa, or are just hungry for inspiration from a new generation of agricultural leaders, this conversation will light you up. Obed’s story is about more than livestock—it’s about resilience, wealth creation, and building a movement of youth who see farming not as survival, but as a powerful path to prosperity. You can reach Obed directly via +256707725640 *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 +14692781138 or +256704233306.* *Episode Chapters* 00:00 Intro 03:10 The math behind why the goat business is better than real estate or other investments 20:30 How to overcome middlemen who dictate goat prices 23:30 How YPA works with people who have land as an investment 25:45 Steps that a person needs to take to start goat farming 49:50 The number of goats that YPA is currently managing 56:00 Requirements to join YPA 1:17:24 What an investment of 5,000,000 can get you with YPA 1:18:20 Should the youth enter the goat business? 1:23:45 How Obed went from homelessness to managing YPA 1:27:43 The most outstanding moment that Obed has had in business so far 1:32:50 How Obed protects his headspace from interruptions *Enjoyed the show? Leave us a quick Google Review by clicking this link: https://g.page/r/CafSlD2tp1QZEAI/review.* 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.