Kiconco has invested in agro inputs to support farmers in Rubanda District.

For years, Gillian Kiconco, a dedicated young woman from Rubanda District, dreamed of making a difference in Uganda’s agricultural sector.  With a Diploma in Crop Production and a Bachelor’s in Crop Science, she had all the knowledge and passion but faced a harsh reality after graduation: there were no job opportunities. For four long years, she remained unemployed, wondering how to put her skills to use. In 2017, driven by the desire to secure her future, Gillian took a bold step and opened a farm supply store. She started small, selling fertilizers, herbicides, farm tools, and other essential agricultural products….

This Is Premium Content. Subscribe And Save On Unlimited Access With Our Best Offers!

Tagged:
About the Author

Paul Murungi is a Ugandan Business Journalist with extensive financial journalism training from institutions in South Africa, London (UK), Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. His coverage focuses on groundbreaking stories across the East African region with a focus on ICT, Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining, Companies, Capital and Financial markets, and the General Economy.

His body of work has contributed to policy change in private and public companies.

Paul has so far won five continental awards at the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa, and several Uganda national journalism awards for his articles on business and technology at the ACME Awards.

beylikdüzü escort beylikdüzü escort