Africa’s end-to-end cooperative ecosystem growth partner
The Uhuru Institute for Social Development Group is a holding and operating company limited by guarantee without shares. Registered in June 2013 under the Companies Act Cap 106 of Uganda, TUI exists to support cooperatives and entrepreneurs create sustainable wealth.
We physically and virtually connect people, institutions and opportunities while providing practical solutions for inclusive, locally led socio-economic development in Africa.
FOUNDED in Uganda. Connected ACROSS borders.
Our vision
The most trusted partner inspiring transformative wealth creation in Africa.
Our mission
Accelerating inclusive locally led socio-economic development by advancing the cooperative business model.
Our Values
Resolve
We are determined, disciplined, with the tenacity and persistence for practical results.
Trust
We believe in the cause and nurture the necessary social capital for team commitment.
Diligence
Tireless, non-complacence, excellence and risk-taking for the people we serve.
Innovativeness
We are obsessed with accommodating and applying new ideas and change whenever the need arises.
Accountability
We take responsibility and transparently disclose the results.
Our Identity
Identity
Uhuru is a Kiswahili word meaning liberty. It reflects our belief that people and communities can take charge of their future through fair access to opportunity and shared wealth creation.
Our Equity Strips symbolise differences in abilities, resources and opportunities requiring varying forms and levels of investments to deliver mutual prosperity for all.
Equity Strips
OUR STORY
THE BEGINNING
Our story began in 2011, when our co-founder, Mr. Leonard Okello, evaluated the socio-economic situation of communities he had supported during 25 years of work with NGOs across Uganda, South Sudan and Yemen.
His findings revealed continued socio-economic vulnerability and heavy reliance on donor-funded support, despite Africa's wealth in natural resources.
Why Cooperatives
Through his travels in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa, Okello witnessed communities thriving through the cooperative business model.
Their resilience during the 2008 global financial crisis reinforced the need for Uganda and Africa to get back on the cooperative track.
Rebuilding the Cooperative Model
Cooperatives anchored Uganda's economy during the first two post-independence decades but were severely weakened by the loss of property, human resources, financial capital and public trust during the insurgencies of 1972–2006.
Today, peoples and governments across Africa are promoting cooperatives as a more secure and sustainable business model.
The Void TUI Fills
Rebuilding cooperatives requires trusted leadership, self-help, self-responsibility, solidarity and collective investment.
TUI fills this void through a blended approach combining capital, skills, education, information, technology, research, innovation and policy support to restore cooperatives as engines of transformative development.
ONE GROUP, 3 SUBSIDIARIES AND 3 ENTERPRISES
TUI operates three subsidiary companies: theCooperator Media Ltd, SkillCoop Business School Ltd and Fanaka Finance Ltd, alongside three in-house enterprises: TUI Think Tank, Coop360º Network and TUI ICT Hub, all registered in Uganda.
As Africa’s end-to-end cooperative ecosystem growth partner, we accelerate inclusive, locally led socio-economic development by connecting cooperators and entrepreneurs to innovative wealth creation solutions in Uganda and beyond.
Our brand portfolio includes theCooperator™, SkillCoop™, Fanaka Finance™, TUI Think Tank™, Coop360º Network, #NoExcuses™ Coop Profiler™, and SplendorERP™.
Frequently Asked Questions About TUI
Yes. TUI offers paid for services through its enterprises. Costs vary depending on the service and scope of work. Sometimes TUI offers discounts or subsidies, that you can be on the lookout for.
TUI is headquartered in Naguru, Kampala, Uganda. However, our services extend across Uganda and beyond through digital platforms, field engagements and strategic partnerships.
There is no direct relationship between TUI and Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta, rather one of our names is similar to his. Uhuru in our name means liberty; an embodiment of TUI’s strong belief that individuals and communities can be in charge of their destiny, live dignified lives, free from any form of discrimination and exploitation when they own and sustainably exploit their wealth.
No, TUI is a social enterprise established in 2013 in Uganda, now offering products and services across Africa.
Our services are available to cooperatives, individuals, businesses and institutions depending on the specific offering. Each TUI enterprise serves different customer segments and needs.
Through Fanaka Finance, TUI provides credit, insurance and fund management solutions to eligible cooperative enterprises.
You can explore our enterprises through their respective websites or contact TUI at [email protected]. Our team will direct you to the appropriate enterprise or service.