Dr. Christine Rebecca Kisamba Mugerwa is the wife to the late Dr. Kisamba Mugerwa. The couple started the farm operations in the 1980s as the war in Luwero was being fought. That farm then evolved to have a commercial arm, Kikonda Enterprises. Today, Kikonda Enterprises is a shareholder in Oripler Foods. Ian Ortega, caught with …
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On 5th March 2022, Oripler Foods broke ground with the launch of its Uganda (Entebbe) to United Arab Emirates (Dubai) route. During this launch, Oripler Foods flagged off a consignment of organically-grown, and sustainably managed assortment of fresh fruits and vegatables. These included the Oripler Avocados, Oripler Pineapples, Oripler Sweet Potatoes and Oripler Bananas. Oripler …
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From the onset, as Oripler Foods, we have always believed in being intentional. Our theme this year is ‘Intentionality’ and in one of the aspects, we are being intentional with energy. We have lived this aspect by ensuring all our irrigation requirements at our Kikonda Farms are fully powered by solar. We are speaking about …
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Oripler Foods Limited is a fresh foods agro-exporter located in Uganda. The company prides itself on producing high-quality fruits and vegetables using sustainable farming practices. One of the ways that Oripler Foods is able to maintain its commitment to sustainability is by using renewable energy on its farm. The company has installed a series of …
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Oripler Foods is a fresh-foods export company based in Uganda that is dedicated to providing high-quality, organic produce to customers around the world. The company was founded by a group of women who were passionate about promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering other women in the community. At Oripler Foods, all of the food is grown …
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Back then when we started out at the Kikonda Farm, a deliberate move was made to have all the irrigation powered by Solar. Today, our main feeder pump for the irrigation system runs fully on Solar energy. It is with Solar energy that we are able to supply all the water required for our farm …