Enhancing nutrition through fortified maize flour for low income and underserved communities.
Description
Agroking Uganda Limited is a youth-led agribusiness that produces fortified, aflatoxin-free maize flour for consumers, underserved communities, wholesalers, and institutions across Uganda. Founded in 2019 and based in Mubende District, the company is committed to improving food security and nutrition through safe, high-quality, and affordable maize-based products.
Impact
Agroking Uganda Limited’s innovation has created significant social and economic value across rural communities. By producing fortified, aflatoxin-free maize flour, the company improves household nutrition and food safety, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and refugees. The innovation provides reliable market access and fair prices for over 300 smallholder farmers, increasing their incomes and promoting sustainable farming practices. It also generates employment opportunities for youth and women in production, packaging, and distribution.
Target Audience
Smallholder farmers who gain stable markets, fair prices, and training in sustainable production. Rural consumers and households who access affordable, fortified, and aflatoxin-free maize flour for improved nutrition and food safety. Youth and women who benefit from employment and entrepreneurship opportunities along the maize value chain. Local communities that enjoy improved livelihoods through cleaner production, renewable energy use, and reduced environmental waste. Institutions and humanitarian organizations sourcing safe and nutritious food for schools and refugee settlements.
Industrial Value Chains
Partnerships
Institutional / Organizational (owned or managed by a university, company, NGO, or government agency)
Innovation Details
September 16, 2019
Contact Information
Baguma Latif
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