Leading Social enterprise based in Mbarara (Uganda), that focuses on transforming the construction industry through innovative, affordable, and sustainable solutions. Its mission is to build climate-smart homes for low-income individuals and marginalized communities, providing a clear pathway to homeownership through its Rent-to-Own housing scheme, with homes starting at as low as $2,800 USD.
Isa Kamuhangire
SMART FUNDI
Major Achievements
- Provided housing for over 100 low-income individuals, completing over 17 homes with support from OIKO Credit International (Netherlands).
- Has completed over other 62 projects, including Eco-san toilets, perimeter walls, residential and commercial houses, and rainwater harvesting tanks;
- Has a team of 14 employees;
- It trained and accredited 102 youth and women in ISSB production and construction through Smart Fundi Academy, involving them in his projects;
- Reduced construction budgets by up to 30% compared to traditional methods, with locally sourced and environmentally friendly blocks;
- It saved over 14,000 mature trees from being cut down for traditional brick-making;
- Local and International Partnerships with Financial Institutions, such as Oiko Credit International (Netherlands), ECO Green Microfinance Ltd ecc.;
- Among the Rewards and Recognitions Received: Climate Launchpad, Contractor 1000, SokoGreen, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Business for Green Impact (BGI Soroti) and many more.
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Industry
Housing & Construction
Country
Uganda
Title
CEO
Program
Business For Green Impact, 2023-2024, Kampala