The Leadership Team
Nathan Wasolo
Nathan Wasolo is a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in both corporate and MSMEs. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Shimta3 Capital Ltd, a microfinance company that provides working capital loans to rural and peri-urban traders. Nathan serves as the Executive Director of Shimta3 Marare Arabica Coffee Farm.
Susan W Najjuka
Susan Najjuka, also known as Susan Wasolo, is a seasoned advocate with over 17 years of experience in commercial law, land conveyance, and family estate matters. She serves as the Company Secretary.
What do we do:
SMACF produces and aggregates coffee for sale. We have recently added coffee roasting and packaging.
Our target is to work with 4,000 farmers thus impacting 28,000 people by 2030.
Why do we do what we do:
The government of Uganda is targeting the production of 20 million bags of coffee by 2030. The global demand for coffee is increasing and yet there is a shortfall in production
Currently both the quality and quantity of Arabica coffee in Uganda is lower than optimum leading to lost revenue for the farmers, the industry, and Uganda.
How we do it:
We work with smallholder farmers to produce, process, and market premium Arabica coffee from Uganda’s Elgon region. We provide training, inputs, and financial support to help farmers improve coffee quality and yields while promoting climate-smart agriculture.
We aggregate high-quality coffee parchment, ensuring farmers get fair prices and access to reliable markets. Our rigorous selection and processing produce specialty-grade green beans, which we then roast in small batches to unlock their full flavor potential.