Bridges of Impact

House of Seeds guarantees quality “even when the farmer has had issues with the seeds, with the germination or what,” and that their agronomical support is “on ground” to help farmers realize growth.  This level of commitment, especially in a challenging market, is both impressive and surprising. Kangazi Comfort shares that the reality of the workforce today is that it’s not enough for employees t...

Only a handful of companies in Uganda can offer end-to-end support for coffee growers—from soil analysis to EUDR compliance. Plutus Coffee is proud to be one of them, helping farmers not just survive, but thrive.  Hans de Heer & Shadia Wasimba highlight; 00:00 Doing Business in Uganda 00:14 Challenges and Objectives in Coffee Farming 00:36 Plutus's Mission and Farmer Support 01:24 Agricultural...

Discover how Bbrood is elevating Uganda's bread market with health-conscious choices. Are you adapting your products to meet evolving consumer preferences for healthier alternatives? 00:00 Introduction to Healthy Bread in Uganda 00:25 Netherlands-Uganda Trade and Investment Platform (New Tip) 01:12 Brood Garden City: A Dutch Brand in Africa 02:36 Challenges and Opportunities in the Ugandan Mar...

Even with a clean national grid, many Ugandan businesses still face frequent outages and are forced to rely on expensive, polluting diesel generators. Sawa Energy ’s contracts last 25 years, longer than many businesses have even existed! That’s a commitment to clean, reliable power for the long haul.  The country manager Allan Okello dissected; 00:24 Solar Energy Solutions for East African Busines...

eBee is a for-profit company with a strong social outlook, selling and leasing electric bicycles to individuals and businesses (restaurants, pharmacies, security companies) to help them cut operating costs. It has partnerships with organizations like Uber Eats in Kenya and collaborates with the Smart Girls Foundation to empower women in technical roles. Will the legal clarity come at the speed of...

No chemicals, no problem! Urban Greens uses only organic pest control, healthy plants, healthy people, healthy planet. Discover how Urban Greens is transforming Kampala's urban landscape with innovative soilless farming solutions like hydroponics and aquaponics. Co-founded by a seasoned entrepreneur, Peter Huisman the company aims to bring climate-resilient food production to densely populated...

Unlike most lenders who only give loans to big agricultural factories or traders, Emata gives micro-loans directly to individual farmers, sometimes as small as 50,000 shillings (about $13 USD). Bram van den Bosch & Lilian Nassanga Musoke share the dramatic impact of these loans with some farmers doubling or even tripling their income within two years, going from $100–$200/month to much more, s...

Starting a farming business isn’t easy, especially in a different climate and culture.  Mark Dieleman from Dieleman Potatoes shares more; 00:00 Introduction to Ugandan Farming Challenges 00:59 About Dieleman Potatoes 01:42 Potato Varieties and Cultivation Techniques 02:42 Demo Plots and Crop Rotation 03:44 Supporting Farmers Through the Cultivation Season 05:48 Challenges and Learning Experiences...

Witness the impact of sustainable business practices in Uganda. This episode shines a light on how Xclusive Cuttings Ltd is enhancing livelihoods, training local talent, and bolstering the economy.  Sjoerd De Boer and Ketule Adikin discuss; 00:00 Business in Uganda 01:12 Exclusive's Greenhouse Operations 01:31 Exporting Cuttings: The Core Business 02:18 Exclusive's Crop Varieties and Partn...

Bridges of Impact is a celebration of Dutch-Ugandan entrepreneurship… ..by the Netherlands Uganda Trade and Investment Platform  NUTIP) which supports Dutch companies and organizations in  exploring, entering, and expanding within the Ugandan market. NUTIP promotes bilateral trade and investment between the Netherlands and Uganda, opening access to a strong  network of business and institutional c...