There’s land in the Eastern part of Africa, a land where 70% of the total population is employed in farming, creating their future by partnering with agricultural activities. As you go through the article, someone is probably yielding the crops with a wide smile,...
Uganda’s Coffee Farming
Mujabi Yusuf’s family, like the one-and-a-half million other families in Uganda, relies heavily on coffee harvesting for their livelihood. However, this wasn’t always the case for Yusuf. Initially, he cultivated other vegetables before venturing into coffee farming....
Banana Farming in Uganda: Production & Supply Chain
James Bamwesigye started farming bananas in 2012. The 69-year-old farmer from Ntungamo, located on the Mbarara-Kabale highway, owns 52 ha of land but uses only 7 ha to grow bananas. With the help of local agricultural officers, he mastered the art of banana farming in...
Exploring Uganda’s Flower Industry
Let me take you through a part of Uganda that doesn’t always make the headlines—but it’s quietly blooming with promise. You may know Uganda for its wildlife, its coffee, or its lakes. Across the gentle hills near Lake Victoria and the cooler highlands, farms are busy...
The Industry of Cotton in Uganda
In many parts of Uganda, especially in the north and east, cotton is not just a crop. It’s part of life. Farmers plant it with care, pick it by hand, and rely on it for income. It helps pay school fees. It puts food on the table. It supports entire families. Year...
A Guide to Investing in the Coconut Farming Industry of Kenya
Coconut farming has long been an overlooked sector in Kenya’s agriculture. Yet, it holds significant untapped potential for both local and international investors. Along Kenya’s coast, thousands of smallholders grow coconuts. These trees not only support food security...
An Investor’s Guide to Coffee Production in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is gradually making a comeback in the global coffee market. Once a major producer before the civil war, the country is now seeing renewed interest in its coffee sector. This resurgence is driven by rich soils, an ideal climate, and government support....
Citrus Farming in Libya
After years of political and other conflicts, Libya's agriculture sector is finally getting stronger. Citrus fruits are standing out among the main crops produced in this sector of Libya. Oranges, lemons, limes, and mandarins are being grown in more and more places...
Top 5 Sectors to Invest in Uganda
You get off the plane at Entebbe. The atmosphere is relaxed, and everything moves at its own time. However, as you approach Kampala, the atmosphere starts changing. It is more concentrated. There are young coders in communal offices, farmers selling bananas, and solar...
Opportunities in Uganda’s Rubber Industry
The practice of rubber farming exists throughout the world, but Uganda sees it as a new opportunity. Let’s talk about what’s really happening—far from the headlines, in the quiet fields of Uganda. Here, farmers are starting to plant rubber trees. Not because someone...
Kenya’s Booming Tea Industry: An Investor’s Dream
Kenya is not just known for its wildlife and scenic landscapes; it’s also the world’s leading exporter of black tea. Tea is the backbone of Kenya’s agriculture, contributing over 23% to the country’s total foreign exchange earnings. For investors, this is more than...
Eritrean Agricultural Products: Export Prospects, Investment and Future Potential
Agriculture has long been the growth driver of the Eritrean economy. It is the one on which the majority of its population relies for livelihood and survival. With its relative climate, availability of land, and unused potential, the agricultural sector in Eritrea is...












