ABOUT US
How we began?
We founded Bukona Agro Processors Ltd out of a pure passion. Our goals, ambitions and inspirations have come together to form a truly amazing company that all of us are proud to be a part of. The journey commenced in 2015 with acquisition of land and the statutory permissions. The construction was commenced in May 2016 and the plant was commissioned in January 2019
Who we are.
Bukona Agro Processors is a cassava based distillery manufacturing ethanol which is primarily used for domestic cooking in our specially designed ethanol cook stoves, Bukona Agro is aiming to substitute the use of devastating Charcoal and the imported LPG, the prevailing cooking options.
Bukona Agro is providing a large scale market for cassava in Northern Uganda, to the tune of 20,000 tons of dry cassava chips annually and supporting the government objective of promoting and commercialising cassava through their development arm Operation Wealth Creation (OWC). OWC in partnership with the Archdiocese of Gulu have supported Over 10,000 Farmers by providing them seedlings. Bukona Agro is proud to be associated with OWC and Acholibur Parish Project (APP), a venture formed by the Archdiocese of Gulu.
VISION
"To be the leading provider of clean, affordable, and sustainable ethanol cooking fuel and associated appliances in Africa. To empowering youth and women while positively transforming the agricultural feedstock processing industry and achieving sustainable development goals & curbing deforestation."
MISSION
"Our mission is to provide clean, affordable ethanol cooking fuel and associated appliances, while working with small scale farmers to promote sustainability and support the local community. We strive to empower the youth and women to become agents of change by promoting the use of clean energy and reducing dependence on dirty fuels such as firewood and charcoal."
CORE VALUES
Partnership
Prosperity
Integrity
Sustainability