Every third Friday of November we celebrate the Day of the Entrepreneur. MKB-Nederland, the Dutch association for SME’s started this tradition 5 years ago.Last week Friday18th November 2022 the Dutch Embassy in Uganda together with NUTIP_ Kampala organized a networking reception for Dutch -Ugandan entrepreneurs that were recognized and thanked for their courage and perseverance to create…
NUTIP Vice Chairperson Sjaak de Bloois at the 2nd EU business forum (26-27 October 2022) on exporting to the EU markets was among the panelists who discussed Standard Requirements; Food Safety, Sustainable use of pesticides EU directive, Regulation on pesticides residues for imported goods all these must be complied to before clearance for export to…
Irene Nayera Organization and Human Resource Director – Hima Cement -Holcim and Geofrey Ndobo – HR Consultant Peoples Performance Group(PPG) Discussed; Salary, Payroll Structures and Grading;Salary comparison within competing sectors, Salary building versus making exemptions.Employment benefits in addition to salary, comparing NGO, Start-ups, Corporate & Government salary packages, work exposure and salary regards talent recruitment…
NUTIP participated at the Uganda International Trade Fair 2022 under the The Netherlands Village. From 3rd October – 10th October at the Uganda Manufactures Association (UMA) show grounds Lugogo-Kampala Theme: Business recovery by harnessing local sourcing and deepening value chains integration. Where NUTIP Members; B&S Group, Syngeta, Eprod, House of Seeds, Fres Uganda, Brood, Fiber…
EU- Business Forum together with SB4U (Sustainable Business For Uganda) invited NUTIP Members for a Networking event ahead of the 2nd Uganda-EU Business forum in Kampala (26th & 27th October 2022). NUTIP members had the pleasure to meet other European and Ugandan business to harness Investments business development and in Uganda. #NUTIP #EU #SB4U #Networking #event
Dick van der Breggen one of the owners of a popular Dutch bakery in Uganda (Bbrood) discussed; Business development and sustainability, taxation policy, operational cost management and general challenges that are being faced today the in Uganda economy in comparison to other East African countries like Rwanda and Kenya. #Breakfast @Bbrood Muyenga#Factory Tour in Namuwongo #Networking @Urban Chevre MuyengaHosted…
Mutabaazi Major James Tax Manager Mazars and the Tax team from Mazars shared a presentation and discussed the details on the following tax amendment’s and how NUTIP members are directly or indirectly affected: Direct tax – Income Tax Act, Cap 332Indirect taxes – Excise dutyIndirect taxes – Value added taxIndirect taxes – Customs – key changesOther key…
Discussed; Dutch Start-ups, Startups with diverse growth models and financing needs, which are at an early stage of growth and show promising impact Soft loans, Pre-finance and pre-investment support. Dutch SME, Medium and Large Corporates, Companies with (preferably) international experience, a proven track record and a healthy business planLoans, guarantees and indirect equity Governments (in developing countries) For infrastructure projects…
Introduction of some new members to get to know the new members; Fres Uganda, Marula Proteen, Koudijs, Hollanda Fairfoods Uganda SMC Ltd to interact with old members so as to share their experience and reason for choosing Uganda for their business. Introduction of new members helped sharing new ideas and experiences expand the network and…
First Networking event of 2022, Robert Kabushenga Owner @RugyeyoFarm discussed and expounded on farming practices, product processing & marketing. Emphasizing on quality and high standard products for better results that meet both the local and International market standards. Guest Speaker; Robert Kabushenga Owner @RugyeyoFarm.
2021 End of Year Networking Francis Kisirinya Ag. Deputy Executive Director Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Alex Kintu Chairperson Rural Development Initiative Uganda; Discussed other sectors Like agriculture that are profitable and don’t require a lot of marketing to thrive. Income diversification that members can tap into to diversify their incomes for business growth and development…
Jan Jaap Kleinrensink Country Director/Regional Rep at War Child Holland Discussed, “Collaborations between Development Partners and Private Sector” tackling challenges and opportunities. The impact and opportunities that development partners and private sector vs challenges and outcomes. NUTIP members acquired knowledge on how to approach these opportunities and challenges in relation to their Businesses. Keynote Speaker Jan…
Marketing ,Social Media & Communication’s The Do’s & don’ts of marketing in Uganda? Inside information about psychological brand-personas, the bread crumb trail of advertising and the power of multi-media impact marketing. Further Highlighted more on how Marketing, Social Media and Communication can have a positive impact on a Business. Keynote Speakers; Jantien Zuurbier Keren Okuvuru Maudy Hendriks Tinke…
We regret to inform you that due to the current rise in COVID numbers, tomorrow’s event has been cancelled. We will communicate soon with more info about our calendar.
An exclusive evening with H.E Karin Boven the Ambassador of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Uganda shared an insights on what NUTIP has in store for its members in 2021. A NUTIP strategic plan(Activities/Events) for the calendar year 2021 was shared to the members for planning purposes.
July 25, 2020 Entrepreneurs have experience a huge decline in their daily activities. What are they going to do different ? what have they learnt from this experience? How are they coping on a personal level? We shall have some of our members sharing their experiences of corona virus to their businesses. Date: Saturday 25…
Wagagai Ltd. Wagagai Ltd is one of the world’s largest flower propagation companies of cuttings. We mainly produce begonias, chrysanthemums and poinsettias, but also many pot plant cuttings more. Based in the south of Uganda, we supply several prominent European breeders and growers. Yet, we are far more than just a propagation company. Thanks to…
The Brand Factory The Brand Factory was established as a result of the passion that the founder had for marketing and communications. With this passion, the company has built a reputation for providing high-quality services that are tailor-made to meet the clients’ plans to grow and expand their sales. The Brand Factory tailors both its…
Samaki Express E.A. Samaki Express E.A Ltd.is a company that focuses on providing affordable quality expertise and quality inputs that contribute to the development of aquaculture in East Africa. The company has seen the potential and the bottlenecks for the development of the aquaculture sector. The main challenge is continuous availability of quality fish feed…
Royal Van Zanten The demand for flowers and plants continues to grow. The consumer is always looking for something special. We too are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities, and that’s the beating heart of our company. Much of our greenhouse space is dedicated to developing new varieties and improving cultivation techniques. So our…
Outspan Agric Ltd. Outspan Enterprises Ltd was established in 1977 as an agricultural produce company. At the time, the company’s major exports were; cocoa beans, coffee, maize grains, beans and green tea leaves for the conventional markets.In 1999, Management under the chairmanship of Mr. David B. Kayondo decided to venture into the production and export…
Northern Lights Uganda Ltd. Northern Lights has deep and vast knowledge, and extensive experience in architecting and managing the development of Data warehousing and Business Intelligence systems. Director Petra Schaefer also manages Banda Island and Nile It Resort in Jinja. Contact Details Petra Schaefer Visit Website
JP Cuttings JP Cuttings is your ideal partner for the production of unrooted cuttings. We try to provide our customers with the best quality. With a group of enthusiastic, dedicated people we can give you our best service every day. The quality of unrooted cuttings are superb from Uganda. With average temperatures of 26 degrees…
Finca Verde Ltd. Finca Verde is located in Mukono District, about an hour East of the capital city, Kampala. The farm is approximately 23 acres of good agricultural land, with 4 acres currently in use, has a good water source and reasonably good access roads. The farm’s location is also convenient, as it serves the central region and…
eProd Solutions Ltd. eProd provides an affordable, flexible and automated way of controlling your agribusiness through easy collection of farmer information you can rely on. eProd is a proven and affordable solution that is designed to handle large numbers of suppliers. It enables you to respond to the requirements of your demanding markets and to…
Alfasan Uganda Alfasan Uganda is a leading manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and other animal health products for Farmers in Uganda and Africa at large. Contact Details Business Park (KIBP), Namanve info@alfasanuganda.com +256 414 230377 Visit Website
Afripads Ltd. AFRIpads is the leading manufacture and largest commercial supplier across Africa of reusable sanitary pads. To date, we have provided over 3.5 million women and girls across 30 countries with a sustainable solution for managing their periods. AFRIpads currently employs more than 200 young women in Uganda to make our reusable sanitary pads.…
B&S Group of Companies Ltd. B&S Group of Companies Ltd is a General Trading, Logistics and Manufacturing company duly registered in South Sudan and Incorporated in Kenya, Uganda and UAE. B&S Group Headquarter is located at Jebel-Kujur, Yei Road, Juba – South Sudan with Branch offices in Kampala, Uganda; Dubai, UAE and Mombasa, Kenya. Established…
Embassy of The Netherlands The embassy provides Information for Dutch nationals on travelling, living, working and doing business in Uganda. The website Netherlands worldwide provides all you need to know about living, working, travelling and doing business abroad Contact Details 6th Floor, DFCU Towers,br> 26 Kyadondo Road Nakasero, Kampala Phone +256204346000 24 hours a…
afriQloud At afriQloud, (formaly Gigify) we are passionate about building a modern, secure and distributed cloud throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. afriQloud is a partnership of several selected hi-tech companies (mainly telco and Internet) with the aim of bringing their technology to emerging markets, Africa in particular. In 2016 the founders believed that there was great opportunity…
Simu+ Simu+ disrupts and democratises adult education and changes the way (young) adults in sub Saharan Africa gain skills and educate themselves, including the illiterates and semi-literates. Courses are voice based and accessible by all mobile phones, including the most basic ones. Lessons are offered in multiple local languages with Interactive Voice Response (IVR)‐interaction for…
Design Hub Kampala Design Hub Kampala is a creative co-working space in Kampala. The 2000sqm renovated warehouse opened its doors in 2017 to a collaborative work environment where different people (entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, writers, product developers, marketing minds, tech start-ups, and makers) can feel comfortable working on their own projects, while having the possibility of…
Expat Assist Expat Assist is the first company in Uganda specializing in relocation, immigration and business services that offers a wide range of assistance in the form of tailor-made and customised packages.We know the hurdles and challenges that people and organisations face when coming to Uganda, and will use our own experiences in dealing with…
Consulting Kids At ConsultingKids we are convinced of two things: Children can help adults solve complex issues AND benefit from the lessons learned for the rest of their lives. ConsultingKids involves children in problem-solving processes, allowing them to tackle relatively complex organizational and social issues. We translate the issues for a child’s world and use…
WE Consult The WE Group is a group of companies consisting of water resources and environmental specialists, GIS and database experts, engineers and architects providing professional advice and management for development projects in Eastern and Southern Africa. From preliminary analysis to design, costing and construction supervision, WE help people reach their project goals. WE Consult,…
Swanair Travel & Safaris Ltd. Swanair Travel & Safaris Ltd is an IATA Accredited Travel Agency that was established in 1993 and incorporated under the laws of Uganda. Swanair Travel was appointed the Global Partner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel- CWT in 2002. CWT is a global leader specialized in Business Travel Management and is present in…
Mango Tree Educational Services Ltd. We are an employee owned Ugandan company headquartered in Kampala with a branch in South Sudan, a representative in Kenya and another office opening in Rwanda. With more than 35 permanent staff from diverse backgrounds, we are able to solve any education and communication challenge that clients might be facing.…
KTA Advocates & Solicitors KTA Advocates (Karuhanga, Tabaro & Associates) is a specialized law firm focusing on technology, media, telecommunications, Intellectual Property & Construction law. We advise clients on the financing, exploitation and protection of their creative and commercial assets in these sectors. Alongside its specialist commercial expertise, the firm provides a full legal service…
House of Seeds House of Seeds Ltd Uganda is a professional seed company that believes every producer in Uganda has the right to easy access to high quality vegetable seeds and planting materials for a fair price. The House of Seeds Ltd concept started in 2010 as a small innovative project of the Uganda based…
TAHMO / TU Delft Trans-African Hydro Meteorological observatory (TAHMO) is a spin from The Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) with the aim of setting up over 20,000 Automatic Weather Stations across sub-Saharan Africa, to generate ground weather data to validate satellite data and improve weather forecasts and related services. TU Delft was founded in…
Rietveld B.V. Rietveld is a leading international company with over twenty years of experience in the area of fleet management in the transport and logistics sector. Rietveld’s solutions such as EasyTrack fleet management ensure simplified planning and a reduced and simplified administration. This leads to improving the efficiency of your company.A long lasting and successful…
Holland Greentech Holland Greentech strengthens the horticulture business of (mainly) Dutch horticulture suppliers in Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Kenya. We sell inputs and provide technical support for high-quality horticulture with our state-of-art technology and expertise on cultivation and handling of vegetables. Our technologies have been adapted to conditions in East and Southern Africa. The efficient…
Olam International Uganda Olam has been in Uganda since 1997 and today operates across 6 key products. We procure and process cotton, cocoa, sesame and coffee in the country for export worldwide, and import and distribute sugar and edible oils. Our business is headquartered in Kampala with a strong regional presence in Hoima, Kibuuku, Bundibugyo,…
EyeOpenerWorks EyeOpenerWorks is a business with offices in The Netherlands and Uganda that supports organizations to create social and sustainable impact. We provide services in five domains: Creative Monitoring & Evaluation, Active Learning, Social Business Incubation, Organizational Development, and Personal Development. EyeOpenerWorks has been active in over ten different countries, supporting a variety of Dutch…
Healthy Entrepreneurs Healthy Entrepreneurs is working with independent entrepreneurs on basic healthcare for all. Access to basic health in the most remote areas is an important key for development and self-reliance. The key of success is entrepreneurship and self-empowerment, since it enables people to overcome their own challenges. With the entrepreneurial model, the entrepreneurs are…
VIVO Engery Uganda With a vision to become Africa’s most respected energy business Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, was established in February 2013. The Shell brand has been in Uganda since 1953. Vivo Energy Uganda has a fuels storage capacity of 17,500 m³ and 134 service stations,…
Matoke Tours Matoke Tours is one of East Africa’s leading tour operators specialized in providing quality, individualized private and group tours within the region.Since its establishment in 2002, the company has grown into a reputable Africa specialist with representations in the Netherlands, Uganda and Madagascar, offering trips to a number of destinations. The fast growth…
Goldgate Goldgate Certified Public Accountants (Goldgate) was founded in 2008 and since that time has grown into the largest CPA firm in the Uganda. We are an assertive firm providing our clients a full range of services. Our offices are located Luwum Street, Kampala in the middle of the capital city because we need to…
BBROOD BBROOD is a Uganda based high-quality bakery company, originally from the Netherlands, with a focus on sourdough bread and traditional preparation methods. All our breads and pastries are handcrafted and our signature loafs are baked in a stone floor oven. BBROOD’s partnership with NUTIP is essential because of how our company operates. Our experienced…
XSML Capital Ltd. XSML is an investment fund manager operating in frontier markets in Central and East Africa. XSML, eXtra Small Medium Large, aims to grow small businesses into medium and large enterprises. XSML has local teams in Kampala (Uganda), Kinshasa (DRC and RoC) and Bangui (CAR). We combine local knowledge and an extensive network…
International Procurement Agency B.V. Founded in 1981, International Procurement Agency B.V. has grown to become one of the leading organisations in providing superior supply, procurement, consultancy services and emergency response on a global scale to principals in all parts of the developing world on a strictly independent basis. IPA closely adheres to the specific rules…
AON Uganda Ltd. AON plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Contact Details Minet Uganda Insurance Brokers…
Barefoot Power Ltd. Up to 80 percent of Ugandans live without electricity and rely on alternative sources of lighting such as candles, kerosene lamps, grass, and wood. These alternatives are expensive, unfriendly to the environment and expose families to fire hazards, and respiratory diseases. True to its pedigree of pioneering innovations up- and across the…
NUCAFE NUCAFE, the National Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises is an Umbrella National Coffee Farmers’ Organization founded way back in 1995. NUCAFE has relentlessly empowered and organized smallholder coffee farmers who have using the Farmer Ownership Model to assume more roles and functions within the coffee value chain for enhanced productivity, value addition,…
Solar Now SolarNow sells high quality European standards solar energy solutions in Uganda and Kenya. We offer our solutions to residential, commercial & industrial customers with warranty, installation and 5 years free service to our clients. Clients can opt to pay the products in monthly installments. Our focus is particularly on solutions that are used…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. KLM serves approximately 150 destinations using a modern fleet and employs 32,000 people around the world. KLM offers reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of sustainable innovation. KLM…
BiD Network BiD Network was founded in 2007 with the vision to increase economic development and create jobs in the emerging markets through the mobilization of capital and knowledge to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We help emerging market entrepreneurs to access finance by preparing and connecting them with one of the 200 financiers in…
Geo Gecko We solve real world challenges using powerful tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite imagery, drones and cloud computing to provide evidence and insight in data-starved environments. We constantly discover new ways and new tools to make data more applicable to our customers. We monitor how the earth changes over time. We quantify the change…
BRJ Partners We are set up as a full service accounting and advisory firm with specialized professionals serving both individuals and businesses. A BRJ typical client is a medium sized entity or group who is like us, passionate about quality and excellent client service but who does not like to pay an arm and a…
KPMG KPMG East Africa’s regional expansion came in 1995 with the setting up of offices in Dar-es-Salaam and Kampala. The Uganda firm serves over 180 clients and more than 150 professional and support staff providing the full range of services across our major service lines of: Audit, Information risk management, Public sector reform and…
The Green Elephant The Green Elephant is a Dutch/Ugandan private enterprise looking to contribute to clean, affordable and sustainable energy in Uganda. Using local and readily available biomass resources (such as; coffee husk, rice husk, wood chips, sawdust ), we produce environmentally neutral briquettes for household cooking and SME heating purposes. Visit Website Contact details 14 KM…
Kaddu & Partners Advocates Kaddu & Partners Advocates (KPA) is a commercial law practice in Uganda with specialists in intellectual property and entertainment law, tax law, banking regulatory compliance and risk management, corporate immigration and several other additional practice areas. Visit Website
Bunyonyi Safaris Ltd. Bunyonyi Safaris is a locally owned and operated tour company. We are based in Uganda and have been in operation since 1996. We offer a range of wildlife, nature and cultural tours that focus on education and authentic experiences all over the East African region. Visit Website
PEJA East Africa B.V. PEJA East Africa B.V., with head offices in Arnhem, Netherlands, is the company in the PEJA Group which specialises in working with Africa. PEJA is an international sales organisation with roots dating back more than 80 years. Specialising in the supply of equipment and related services to the aviation, environmental, maritime…
dfcu Bank Ltd. dfcu Bank is a universal bank providing a full range of banking products and services to large corporate companies and institutions, mid-size local businesses as well as retail and small businesses. A subsidiary of dfcu Limited, dfcu Bank is a leading banking and financial services company domiciled in Uganda. It came into…
Fabrication Systems Uganda Ltd. Fabrication Systems Uganda Limited (FSUL), based in Kampala Uganda, was established in 2009 in response to the growing need for high standard fabrication products and services in East Africa. The objective of FSUL is to supply a wide variety of fabrication products and service of an international standard to a demanding…
Syngenta Global We provide products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population, sustainably. We work by looking at agriculture through the eyes of growers, and by applying world-class science to develop crop protection products and seeds. Our innovations help farmers to overcome multiple challenges – from weeds, insects and…
Kaddu Partners & Advocates presents you the next B2B Nutip Networking talk in the form of a Master Class on Anti-Corruption. How can Private Entities deal with internal corruption scandals in a challenging legal system.
During this Nutip TED Talk 4 leading entrepreneurs will be talking about Digital disruption in rural markets.
Mango Tree and Design Hub Managing Director Inez van Oord has been appointed as the new Chairperson, board of directors during the General Meeting that took place this week. She takes over from Anja de Feijter.
Uganda’s oil, Boom or burst for your business. We have invited guest speaker Eric Krambasaizi, cofounder of Delta Petroleum to talk about his views on this topic. Thursday 16th May, 2019 5.30 – 7.00 pm @Design Hub Kampala
The Red Dirt Mountainbike festival: the event where every mountain biker and outdoor enthusiast should be. On 4, 5 & 6 May Red Dirt organises an exciting weekend full of activities for young and old, Ugandan and International, beginners and experts. On Friday evening the festival kicks off with a night ride. Saturday it continues…
There is no better way to close off the year than being apart of a business networking event and NUTIP together with the embassy of the kingdom of the Netherlands has once again organised a networking event to close off the year. The “‘invite only” event will be at the residence of the H.E Henk…
NUTIP is pleased to announce the new board of directors, Ms.Anneke Elisabeth de Feijter, Ms Eugenie Nsubuga Windt, Mr. Piet van Asten, Mr Edgar Tabaro and Ms Inez van Oord. The board provides leadership for carrying out the Associatios mission to provide a platform for stakeholders to promote and contribute to an improved business climate…
