About Us

Rooted in the Land, Growing with Farmers

Maizey is an agri-based organization on a mission to improve the lives and livelihoods of smallholder farmers.

Our Story

From One Field to Thousands

Maizey began in 2025 when a small group of maize farmers came together to solve a shared problem: low yields, unfair prices, and no support network. What started as a neighborhood initiative has grown into an organization serving farming communities across the region.

Today we train thousands of farmers each year, supply certified inputs, and connect harvests to fair markets — but our approach remains the same: listen to farmers first, and build practical solutions together.

2,500+Farmers Supported
40%Average Yield Increase
30+Farming Communities Reached
10 yrsWalking with Farmers

Our Values

What Guides Our Work

These principles shape every program, partnership, and decision at Maizey.

Farmer First

Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help farmers thrive?

Quality

We never compromise on the quality of what we deliver.

Integrity

We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Innovation

We challenge the way things are and build better ways forward.

Ownership

We take responsibility for our word, and deliver results.

Our Mission

To empower smallholder farmers with the training, inputs, and market access they need to increase yields, grow their incomes, and build resilient communities.

Our Vision

A future where every farmer earns a dignified living from their land, and thriving rural communities feed generations to come.

Our Team

The People Behind Maizey

A close-knit team of agronomists, operators, and advisors working alongside farmers every season.

Leadership

  • Najjib Abdallah, Founder & Executive Director at Maizey

    Najjib Abdallah

    Founder & Executive Director

  • Jauharah Nantongo

    Finance Director

  • Able Katuhamye, Operations Team Lead at Maizey

    Able Katuhamye

    Operations Team Lead

  • Ramadhani Kasidi, Aggregations Team Lead at Maizey

    Ramadhani Kasidi

    Aggregations Team Lead

Operations & Aggregation

  • Boaz Turyahikayo

    Senior Aggregation Officer

  • Rahuma Atuhire

    Aggregation Officer

  • Mulala Evalisto, Operations Officer at Maizey

    Mulala Evalisto

    Operations Officer

Consultants

  • Julius T.

    IT Consultant

  • Wanyama Bright, Legal Consultant at Maizey

    Wanyama Bright

    Legal Consultant

  • Emmanuel S.

    Finance Consultant

  • Gladys D.

    People & Culture Consultant

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