Our mission
To offer competitive, reliable market prices for quality sesame and other organic crops from smallholder farmers, while enhancing community livelihoods through value addition, training and inclusive market systems.
Our story
Rooted in communities. Growing for the future.
A Ugandan agribusiness transforming agriculture in Northern Uganda, working side by side with over 52,000 farmers to build inclusive, sustainable and profitable value chains.
Who we are
A mission to revolutionise the oilseed value chain
Princo Group (U) Limited is a private Ugandan enterprise founded in 2018 with a focus on sesame, coffee and other climate-resilient crops.
Princo grew out of grassroots work promoting organic farming, and has evolved into a regional leader in sesame value addition, climate-smart agriculture and inclusive market development.
The company was founded by Benson Otim, whose deep experience in agribusiness and dedication to farmer empowerment laid its foundation. Today Princo works with tens of thousands of farmers, including youth, women, persons with disabilities and minority groups, across Lango, Teso and Karamoja.
Our vision
To be the most trusted and impactful agribusiness in Uganda, championing value-added exports, farmer inclusion and environmentally responsible production.
What makes Princo different
Five commitments that shape how we work
- 01
Deep farmer relationships
Continuous training and coaching for farmer organisations in post-harvest handling, sustainable farming and quality assurance.
- 02
Inclusive supply chains
Smallholder farmers, especially youth and women, linked directly to dependable, high-value markets.
- 03
Export orientation
As active members of the World Sesame Convention, we network with international buyers and follow global trends.
- 04
End-to-end value addition
From grain collection and drying to refining and packaging, a vertically integrated approach where no value is lost.
- 05
Environmental leadership
Climate-smart practices and energy-efficient technologies that reduce environmental impact.
Where we work
Five sub-regions, one network
From our head office in Lira City, we work across Northern and Eastern Uganda, prioritising underserved and climate-vulnerable areas where our presence creates ripple effects in household income, food security and youth employment.
- 01
Lango Sub-Region
Lira · Dokolo · Amolatar · Alebtong · Apac · Kole · Kwania · Oyam
- 02
Karamoja Region
Kaabong · Karenga · Kotido · Abim · Napak
- 03
Teso Region
Katakwi · Kapelebyong · Kalaki · Kaberamaido
- 04
Acholi (East and Central)
Kitgum · Pader · Agago · Labwor County outreach (Abim)
- 05
West Nile Region
Pakwach · Yumbe · Moyo · Obongi · Koboko
Our impact
Measured in lives, not just tonnes
Economic
A network of over 52,000 farmers, boosting household incomes and regional economies.
Social
Inclusive growth, with tailored support for vulnerable groups and underserved regions.
Environmental
Seed selection, sustainable water use and responsible land practices across all operations.
Gallery
Stories from the field. Faces behind the food.
Let’s grow together
Whether you’re a farmer, partner, buyer or supporter, we’d love to hear from you.