Prior to assuming the office of Governor-General, Uchida also served as Chief of Home Affairs under Governors-General Sakuma Samata and Ando Sadami, the second highest position in the colonial government.
Before becoming Governor-General, Uchida served as Chief of Home Affairs under two previous Governors-General: Sakuma Samata and Ando Sadami. This was the second most powerful position within the colonial administration.