Green farmland in Uganda

Oliver Amanya Alinaitwe

Founder | Axis Agro International Ltd

A young British-born entrepreneur and the Founder of Axis Agro International Ltd, driven by a passion for international trade, agriculture and connecting African businesses with global markets.

Oliver Amanya Alinaitwe, Founder of Axis Agro International Ltd

‘Founder — Axis Agro International Ltd’

Biography

About Oliver

Oliver Amanya Alinaitwe is a young British-born entrepreneur and the Founder of Axis Agro International Ltd, driven by a passion for international trade, agriculture and connecting African businesses with global markets.

Born in the United Kingdom, Oliver developed his interest in agriculture and international business after moving to Uganda as a teenager. During his time in the country, he recognised the enormous potential of Uganda's agricultural sector, from its fertile land and favourable climate to the quality and variety of fresh produce grown by local farmers.

Coming from a family with a strong background in exports and international trade, Oliver was exposed to the industry from a young age. This experience, combined with his own entrepreneurial ambitions, inspired him to establish Axis Agro International Ltd, a UK-based company focused on connecting Uganda's agricultural products with buyers across the United Kingdom and international markets.

Oliver strongly believes that Uganda has far more to offer the world than many people realise. With growing demand in the UK for fresh, high-quality agricultural products, he saw an opportunity to build a business that not only supplies British markets but also creates valuable opportunities for Ugandan farmers, producers and exporters.

Through Axis Agro International Ltd, his vision is to strengthen trade relationships between Uganda and the United Kingdom, making Ugandan agricultural products more accessible, competitive and recognised in international markets.

Despite his young age, Oliver is committed to building a company founded on reliability, quality, transparency and long-term partnerships. He believes that age should never limit ambition and that the next generation of entrepreneurs has an important role to play in shaping the future of international trade.

Having been born in the UK and experienced life in Uganda, I've been fortunate enough to see the opportunities on both sides. Uganda has incredible agricultural potential, and I believe its products deserve a much stronger presence in the British market. Axis Agro is my way of helping make that happen.

Oliver Amanya AlinaitweFounder, Axis Agro International Ltd

What the company is built on

Reliability

A company buyers can depend on.

Quality

Fresh, high-quality agricultural products.

Transparency

Open, honest dealings on both sides of the trade.

Long-term partnerships

Relationships built to last with buyers and producers.

His vision

  • Strengthen trade relationships between Uganda and the United Kingdom
  • Make Ugandan agricultural products more accessible, competitive and recognised
  • Supply British markets with fresh, high-quality agricultural products
  • Create valuable opportunities for Ugandan farmers, producers and exporters

What drives him

  • International trade and agriculture
  • Connecting African businesses with global markets
  • The belief that age should never limit ambition

Also on the leadership team

Portrait of Micah Bamutura

Micah Bamutura

Sourcing & Uganda Operations

Leads Axis Agro's agricultural sourcing and operations on the ground in Uganda.

‘Get in touch with Oliver’

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