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NUMA is a privately-owned, rural-based agribusiness specializing in the valorization of cereals, with over 29 years’ experience working alongside small-scale farmers in western and eastern Uganda. In 2024, the company employed 177 people and partnered 15,739 small-scale farmers involved in the cassava, maize, millet, rice and soybean value chains. NUMA produces a range of products (from millet, rice, maize, soy and cassava) that are certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
With a population of 48 million inhabitants, Uganda is the third largest economy in East Africa, after Kenya and Tanzania. After going through a difficult period until the 1980s, the country has achieved impressive economic performance over the last few decades. Uganda managed the post-pandemic recovery well and has remained resilient in the face of global economic challenges. Agriculture remains the pillar of the Ugandan economy, employing 66% of the population, with coffee being one of the main export resources. Despite this positive trend, poverty persists, with 60% of the population living below the global threshold of $3 PPP/day.
NUMA is a grain company dedicated to producing nutritious, high-quality products that meet customer preferences. Driven by its commitment to excellence, NUMA constantly seeks to improve in order to comply with the highest quality standards while remaining accessible to its customers. NUMA prioritizes sourcing raw materials from the local community and creating added value through its manufacturing processes. This allows the SME to provide its customers with nutritious and high-quality grain products, while supporting the growth of local agriculture.
