Jaguza
Founded
2013 in Kampala, Uganda — Jaguza Farm (also known as Jaguza Livestock) was launched to use digital and sensor technologies to help smallholder livestock farmers monitor, manage, and improve livestock health and productivity through real‑time data, AI, and mobile connectivity.
Founders & Leadership
Ronald Katamba — Founder & CEO (agri‑tech innovator focused on livestock productivity and data‑driven farm management).
CEO East Africa
Location
Kampala, Uganda — with services and user base across Uganda and reported use in multiple countries, supporting rural livestock producers with digital tools.
Industry
AgTech / Livestock Tech / Digital Agriculture — focused on smart livestock monitoring using IoT, machine learning, AI, and mobile technologies to support herd health, productivity, and farm decision‑making.
Funding Stage
Bootstrapped / Grant‑Supported — There is no public record of formal venture funding rounds (Pre‑seed through Series A+) for Jaguza. The organization appears to have grown through prizes, grants, competitions, and innovation awards (e.g., Pitch AgriHack, Commonwealth Telecoms Organization awards) rather than traditional VC investment, indicating a bootstrapped trajectory with impact‑oriented support.
Overview
Jaguza is an African livestock technology venture that provides a digital ecosystem for livestock farmers. Its flagship Jaguza Livestock App integrates wearable livestock sensors, cloud‑based analytics, machine learning, and ICT communication channels (such as mobile apps, SMS, and USSD) to help farmers track animal activity, detect illness early, monitor reproduction status, and manage herd records — all aimed at increasing productivity and reducing losses.
Core Features & Capabilities
Wearable Livestock Monitoring: Ear‑mounted sensors track cow activity, feeding, reproduction signals, and temperature to generate actionable insights.
Real‑Time Alerts & Analytics: AI/ML tools analyze sensor data and deliver early alerts on health issues, fertility cycles, and anomalies.
Multi‑Platform Access: Services available via Android/iOS apps, web interface, USSD, and SMS for low‑connectivity environments.
Livestock E‑Commerce & Market Access: Farmers can buy/sell livestock and inputs and receive market information through the platform.
Veterinary & Advisory Support: Integrated connections with online vets and expert resources to support animal health decisions.
Target Market
Smallholder & Commercial Livestock Farmers seeking affordable, data‑driven herd management tools.
Agricultural Extension Workers & Vets who need real‑time livestock health metrics and decision support.
Rural Agricultural Communities in Africa with limited access to traditional animal health services and farm advisory tools.
Value Proposition
Jaguza empowers livestock owners with technology‑driven insights that reduce guesswork, lower health‑related losses, and improve overall productivity. By fusing IoT sensors, AI analytics, and accessible mobile platforms (including SMS/USSD), Jaguza enables farmers — even in low‑resource areas — to make better decisions, increase yields, and expand market opportunities.