About Company
Divine Bamboo Group Limited is a Ugandan social enterprise founded in 2016 with a mission to combat deforestation and promote sustainable energy solutions through the use of bamboo. Headquartered in Najjera, Kampala, the company operates across the bamboo value chain, focusing on afforestation, clean energy production, and community empowerment.
Core Activities
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Bamboo Seedling Production: Divine Bamboo operates two FAO-certified nurseries, making it the largest supplier of bamboo seedlings in Uganda.
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Clean Cooking Fuel: The company produces high-quality bamboo charcoal briquettes, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wood charcoal. These briquettes are cost-effective, burn longer, and produce less smoke.
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Community Engagement: Divine Bamboo collaborates with smallholder farmers and private landowners to cultivate bamboo, providing training on sustainable harvesting and offering buy-back programs for mature bamboo.
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Land Restoration: The company has restored over 300 acres of degraded land in regions like Nandere and Kalangalo by establishing bamboo plantations, contributing to biodiversity and soil stabilization.
Recognition and Partnerships
Divine Bamboo has been acknowledged by several organizations for its innovative approach:
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Featured in the World Economic Forum’s UpLink platform for its integrated bamboo solutions.
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Recognized by the Start Up Energy Transition (SET) initiative for its contributions to clean energy.
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Collaborates with partners like WWF Uganda to promote bamboo-based agroforestry systems.
Contact Information
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Website: divinebamboo.com
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Email: info@divinebamboo.com
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Phone: +256-708-578025
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Address: Plot 1 Bulabira Road, Najjera, Kampala, Uganda