About Weka Exports
From university inspiration to global agricultural excellence - bridging Uganda's finest produce to international markets
Who We Are
Weka Exports Limited is a Uganda-based agricultural export company dedicated to transforming smallholder farming into globally recognized success stories. Inspired by helping dispatch a 172 MT sesame consignment to Qingdao during university vacation, we blend youthful ambition, family legacy, and deep community commitment.
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Farmers sorting premium sesame seeds
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Ripe coffee cherries on branch
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Quality control in modern warehouse
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Export containers being loaded
To empower Ugandan farmers by bridging local quality agricultural produce to the world market—delivering exceptional value through reliability, integrity, sustainable practices and cross‑continental partnerships.
To be Uganda's premier bridge to world markets—renowned for pioneering export excellence, uplifting agricultural communities, and shaping a future where African produce commands global recognition and premium value.
- Integrity: Transparent dealings, farm gate to delivery.
- Partnership: Trust & mutual growth with farmers & buyers.
- Excellence: Quality, traceability & service consistency.
- Sustainability: Responsible, resilient value chains.
- Innovation: Continuous process refinement.
Certifications
Our commitment to quality and sustainability is backed by internationally recognized certifications, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards.
Organic Certified
EU & USDA Organic compliance for premium lots
Quality Control
Multi-stage testing and grading protocols
Export Compliance
Full regulatory and documentation support
Fair Trade
Supporting sustainable farmer livelihoods
Our Journey
From a university holiday assignment to a structured export partner scaling farmer impact.
Inspiration Spark
Supported family sesame shipment (172 MT) – uncovered inefficiencies & opportunity.
Farmer Network
Organized early clusters; piloted quality-based pricing & traceability logs.
Process Build
Implemented structured QC stages & retention sample protocol.
Infrastructure Scale
Expanded storage & processing nodes; formalized compliance documentation.
Digital Shift
Rolled out geo-mapping & batch ID data capture across core commodities.
Global Expansion
Broadened market reach to 25+ countries & diversified product slate.
Leadership & Governance
Lean leadership anchored in transparency, continuous improvement, and farmer-first scalability.
Michael W.
Founder / CEO
Strategic partnerships, market expansion, quality discipline.
Sarah K.
Operations Lead
Process optimization, compliance documentation, capacity planning.
Grace N.
Farmer Relations
Training frameworks, premium distribution oversight, inclusion programs.
Impact Snapshot
Tangible outcomes from our integrated sourcing & capacity strategy.
4,200+
Partner Farmers
12,000 MT
Storage Capacity
25+
Destination Countries
97%
On-Time Shipments
What Sets Us Apart
A disciplined operating stack that de-risks supply and elevates product integrity.
Multi-Stage QC
Nine quality checkpoints from intake to pre-shipment.
Lot Traceability
Batch IDs linked to geo & farmer cluster meta-data.
Responsive Ops
Direct specialist access with proactive milestone alerts.
Process Control
Documented SOPs & calibrated equipment audits.
Sustainable Sourcing
Agroforestry, soil health, and community investment lens.
Continuous Improvement
Data-driven refinements to cycle time & quality yield.
Forward Roadmap
Strategic initiatives guiding the next growth horizon.
Blockchain Trace Pilot
Scale immutable lot ledger across top commodities.
Solar Drying Scale-Up
Expand low-carbon drying infrastructure & analytics.
Regional Lab Hub
Consolidated advanced testing for aflatoxin & microbiology.
Farmer Data App
Real-time input usage, yield logging & advisory pushes.
Value-Add Expansion
Roasting, fractionation & consumer packaging lines.
Carbon Footprint Index
Lifecycle assessment baseline & reduction targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
More detail about how we operate & collaborate.
How do you guarantee traceability?
Each lot carries a batch ID tied to farmer cluster, geo-coordinates, quality logs & retention samples.
What support do farmers receive?
Training (post-harvest, soil health), premium incentives, input linkage and financial literacy modules.
Can buyers request custom specifications?
Yes – grading, blending, moisture bands, packaging, and documentation bundles are configurable.
How are sustainability claims verified?
Third-party certifications plus internal environmental & social KPI tracking dashboards.
Do you enable pre-shipment inspection?
Independent inspection (SGS / BV / Intertek) coordinated at buyer request with full access.