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The Digital Agenda Insights Newsletter February 2025 @Digital Agenda Insights.

This is a great recognition for MicroVest (U) Ltd! Being featured in the Digital Agenda Newsletter (February 2025) as a leading innovator in agritech and fintech solutions highlights the incredible impact we are making in transforming Uganda’s agriculture sector.

Our commitment to addressing counterfeit agro-inputs, financial exclusion, and limited market access continues to empower smallholder farmers. With a strong presence in Eastern Uganda, an input hub in Mbale, and a dedicated network of agronomists and community-based agents, we are now serving over 10,000 farmers with genuine agro-inputs, financial solutions, and digital market linkages.

Exciting Engagement with Einstein Rising & Uganda-EU Business Forum 2025!

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting a team from Einstein Rising, the organizers of the Uganda-EU Business Forum 2025 - Deals Room, focused on supporting enterprises and startups in Agri-Technology and Sustainable Mining industries.

We are exicited to be selected for this incredible opportunity to:

Hosting the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) team and Mr Manoj Pathiraja from Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.

Today, we had the honor of hosting the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) team and Mr Manoj Pathiraja from Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka, at our offices at the NationalICTHub, Port Bell Road, Nakawa, Kampala.

Our discussions were insightful, paving the way for future collaborations that will empower smallholder farmers with innovative, eco-friendly solutions.We deeply appreciate the invaluable linkage support from UIA and the engagement of LankaBioFertilizers(Pvt)Ltd, the largest manufacturer of biofertilizers in Sri Lanka.

Sincere gratitude to miss Kristel Rillo for her invaluable insights and guidance.

On behalf of Microvest Ug, we extend our sincere gratitude to miss Kristel Rillo for her invaluable insights and guidance during the Latitude59 event in Nairobi. We were truly inspired by the opportunity to connect with industry experts, peers, and investors at this prestigious gathering.

The 2nd edition of Latitude59, spearheaded by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), has underscored the organization's pivotal role in breaking down barriers for African startups. We look forward to participating again next year with the aspiration of securing the grand prize NANGAI ZAKALIA Emma Lyada.

Appreciation for being recognized and selected to attend a two-day, in-person training on Digital Marketing and E-Commerce for Business Expansion.

As Microvest (U) Ltd we express our appreciation for being recognized and selected to attend a two-day, in-person training on Digital Marketing and E-Commerce for Business Expansion in Uganda National ICT Innovation Hub represented by our team Leader NANGAI ZAKALIA.

The EAC Digital Skills conducted this training for an Innovative East African Industry (dSkills@EA) project, spearheaded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Inter-University Council for East Africa This training will enhance the company's Digital Marketing & e-commerce strategy as an Agrifintech through the acquired vital skills in digital marketing and e-commerce.

We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers, facilitators, and partners involved in making this opportunity possible.

Call to Action: Advancing Agricultural Productivity Through Mechanisation.

Smallholder farmers remain the backbone of Uganda's and sub-Saharan Africa's food systems. Yet, many still depend on traditional cultivation methods—oxen-drawn ploughs and hand tools—that are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and restrict the scale of production.At Microvest (U) Ltd, we believe that true agricultural transformation starts with mechanisation. If we are to sustainably address food insecurity, raise farmer incomes, and unlock the sector's full potential, mechanisation must be at the core of our collective strategy.

The resilience of our farmers using oxen-driven ploughs is inspiring—but the contrast with modern, mechanised solutions is undeniable. The path forward is clear. We are calling on development agencies, private sector players, financial institutions, and agritech partners to join us in building a future of productive, prosperous, and empowered farming communities.