About EMESA

Empowering smallholder farmers with digital, green, and inclusive agribusiness solutions.

Founded in 2014 as Farmers Food Basket and transformed into EMESA SMART AGRO INITIATIVE LIMITED in 2025, we are a Ugandan social enterprise delivering smart agricultural value chains that elevate rural livelihoods.

2014 Community Roots Established
100,000+ Farmers Empowered
Ngora Eastern Uganda Headquarters
Journey

Our Evolution

Milestones that shaped EMESA’s transition from a community-based organization into Uganda’s leading agritech social enterprise.

  1. 2014

    Community Foundation

    Established as “Farmers Food Basket,” mobilizing smallholder farmers in the Teso region with savings groups, extension services, and market access support.

  2. 2018

    Pilot Programs Launch

    Rolled out beekeeping cooperatives, regenerative agriculture training, and youth skilling programmes across Ngora and Katakwi districts.

  3. 2022

    Strategic Partnerships

    Secured collaborations with Makerere University, NARO, and international funders to scale IoT, carbon-smart practices, and agribusiness incubation.

  4. 2025

    Social Enterprise Transformation

    Registered as EMESA SMART AGRO INITIATIVE LIMITED, expanding into precision agriculture solutions (in incubation), digital marketplaces, and regional market integration.

Mission

Our Mission

Produce, process, and market premium agricultural products; deliver financial, business, and technical advisory; provide practical entrepreneurial training; incubate cooperatives; and champion full agricultural value chains.

Vision

Our Vision

Resilient, prosperous communities whose livelihoods are sustainably improved through smart, regenerative agriculture and inclusive value chains.

Profile

Company Snapshot

A quick overview of EMESA’s legal identity, footprint, and leadership composition.

Legal Status

Limited-by-guarantee social enterprise

Established

2014 (transformed 2025)

Headquarters

Bishop Kitching College, Institutional Complex-C, Northern Division, Ngora Town Council

Ownership

100% Ugandan | 60% youth | 50% women leadership

Standards

Certifications & Compliance

We uphold strict legal, quality, and market requirements to unlock premium opportunities for farmers and partners.

Registration & Legal

  • Certificate of Incorporation (Reg. No. 80034738100329)
  • Tax Identification Number (PIN 999000004514903)
  • Limited-by-guarantee social enterprise accreditation
  • Ngora District local government operating permits

Quality & Market Access

  • UNBS Q-Mark certification
  • HACCP-compliant honey processing facility (ISO 22000 pending)
  • Ecocert Organic certification (target 2026)
  • Fair for Life fair-trade and social impact roadmap

Download Centre

Digital copies of registration certificates, quality marks, and compliance reports are being prepared for partner access.

Certificates Coming Soon compliance@emesa-smart-agro-initiative.org
Values

Core Values

Principles that guide every partnership, programme, and farmer engagement.

Innovation

Pioneering agritech solutions that solve real farmer challenges.

Inclusion

60% youth and 50% women leadership representation across cooperatives.

Sustainability

Driving regenerative agriculture, carbon-smart practices, and ecosystem health.

Empowerment

Tripling farmer incomes through technology, markets, and skills development.

Transparency

Fair-trade certified operations with traceability across every cooperative.

Leadership

Governance & Stewardship

An experienced executive team supported by a gender-balanced board of directors.

SO

Mr. Stanley Ochom

Chief Executive Officer

RA

Ms. Racheal Asio

Managing Director

Plus 7 board directors providing strategic oversight and accountable governance.