For many households in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, cooking with firewood remains part of everyday life, often exposing women and families to smoke and the challenges of traditional cooking methods. Recognizing the need for more efficient cooking alternatives, Jane Dawa, Founder of Jane’s Foundation, started producing energy-saving stoves and charcoal briquettes to provide households with cleaner […]
For Christine Kharono, the CEO of Blackrose Skills Enterprises, growing a business is about more than increasing sales. It is about building the capacity to meet customer demand, improving business management and creating opportunities for others. Based in Jinja, Blackrose Skills Enterprises is an art and crafts business producing jewellery, crocheted items, shopping bags, wall […]
For Dorothy Ntenyingi, founder of Kristy Creatives, growing a business has meant more than attracting new customers. It has also meant taking greater control of production, improving profit margins and building the systems needed to sustain growth. Based in Kampala, Kristy Creatives produces customized bamboo products for businesses and organizations, including bamboo mugs, half-handle mugs […]
In Uganda’s growing circular economy, what many people see as waste can become the raw material for a business. At MasterPiece Development Foundation Limited, Juliet Bridget Kusiima has built an enterprise around turning discarded glass into products such as glasses, chandeliers and wall hangers. Through the WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project, Juliet received mentorship, business coaching […]
For many youth entrepreneurs, developing a product is only the first step. Turning that product into a viable business requires access to finance, the right technical support, a clear understanding of the market and the confidence to keep going when sales do not come immediately. The WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project works to bridge that gap by strengthening youth-led […]
Uganda faces a significant issue with food preservation, leading to widespread post-harvest losses. Additionally, with the rise in non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity, there is a growing demand for healthier snack alternatives. Unfortunately, the local market offers very limited options that are sugar-free, gluten-free, and made from fresh, organic ingredients. Zoe Fresh Bites […]
Starting and growing a business comes with its fair share of challenges, but for Immaculate Akello, the journey has been one of resilience, learning, and transformation. As a skincare product formulator and the founder of Keri Naturals, Immaculate is dedicated to producing natural, chemical-free skin and hair products using shea butter. Her products cater to […]
Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with challenges, lessons, and growth. For Ojok Moses Walter, founder of House Ojok Investments Limited, the Empower YOU project was a game-changer. Based in Gulu City, House Ojok Investments is an agro-processing company specializing in chili products. Since its inception, the company has developed three products in the chili value […]
What if your toothpaste could do more than just clean your teeth? Meet Spark Herbal Toothpaste—a revolutionary 4-in-1 solution developed by Kisaaliita Dennis, Abaho Adam, and Kigoye Allan Joseph, three entrepreneurial pharmaceutical science students from Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST). This isn’t just another toothpaste. Spark Herbal Toothpaste is a perfect fusion of […]
Amidst a sea of synthetic beauty products, a personal challenge with hair loss ignited a transformative journey. Confronted with Tractional Alopecia, Natukunda Enid Mugisha chose to defy conventional treatments. Driven by a desire for natural solutions, she founded Raw and Organic Investment Limited, a company dedicated to organic hair and skincare products. “My transformative journey […]