When Grace Akatuha begins to speak about millet, you would think it’s a PhD holder speaking at a UN Agricultural Summit before Heads of State.

The passion with which she speaks soon rubs off on you. This is exactly how she markets Kikazi Millet Flour, the flagship product of Kikazi Agri Products—a company she founded in 2021 that has already achieved exceptional milestones.

After spending just a few minutes in conversation with her, you quickly realize that bushera, as we have always called it, is a lot more than just porridge. It is a super grain, packed with essential nutrients like magnesium and iron. While it is a powerhouse for the whole household, it is especially helpful for women during breastfeeding, acting as a natural booster for milk production.

Millet flour is also highly recommended for diabetics, as it is completely natural and keeps blood sugar levels from spiking. In fact, it was a doctor’s recommendation to Grace for a family member struggling to find the right food that ignited her passion to create a quality millet flour. Oftentimes, the greatest test of quality is when someone is making a product that their own loved one is going to consume.

Beyond the health benefits, millet is able to withstand the toughest weather conditions and naturally resists most pests, both in the field and in storage. In fact, it can last up to ten years in storage without going bad, making it a powerful weapon for food security.

Would you look at that?

When we met with Grace for the very first time, she didn’t hit us with the usual “buy my product, it is the best” sales pitch. Instead, she showed us the true power of millet. Once we understood the grain, it became effortless to love the product.

Lapatutu’s William Kyeyune with Grace Akatuha, holding a pack of the masterfully pure Kikazi Millet Flour at an Expo.

And for the product itself, her ultimate promise was absolute purity. Too often, bushera on the market is ruined by stones, sand, or soil particles, making it difficult to enjoy. We had to taste it to believe it.

And true to her word, Kikazi Millet Flour is masterfully pure!

The only thing you will taste is the rich, authentic flavor of bushera. And that is not to mention its artful packaging, meticulously designed to keep that freshness locked in. No wonder it is called ‘Kikazi,’ a word that means something beautiful in Runyankore, one of the languages in Uganda.

To taste the purity of this UNBS Certified Premium Millet Flour, get in touch today and place your order by calling +256 778 484958. If you prefer shopping online, you can buy your 2kg pack directly from the Made in Uganda Supermarket. You can also find it on the shelves of select supermarkets across Entebbe, Kampala, Mukono, and Mbarara, with more locations coming soon.

Packs of Kikazi Millet Flour in a Supermarket shelf.

Thank you, Grace. Thank you for reminding us of the goldmine in our soil and inspiring us to embrace the rich, natural nutrients of our own indigenous food.