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The impact of the START facility program under UNCDF on small and medium enterprises in Northern Uganda

CLIENT

START Facility (UNCDF)

A Mara Mambo Media documentary and photography assignment for the START Facility under UNCDF, capturing the program’s impact on small and medium agribusinesses across Northern Uganda. We interviewed 13 beneficiary enterprises in the field, producing 13 testimonial videos and 51 edited photos that showcase the program’s tangible economic and social impact.

START Facility agribusiness impact documentary in Northern Uganda — Mara Mambo Media for UNCDF

The Project Brief

Assignment: The impact of the START Facility program under UNCDF on small and medium enterprises in Northern Uganda.

About the Client

The Support to Agricultural Revitalization & Transformation (START) is a blended finance facility providing a range of business development services — from finance structures like loans and project development to technical assistance grants and partial credit guarantees. This is aimed at promoting growth and job creation by investing in fully integrated and sustainable agribusiness SMEs that create and retain wealth within Uganda. The program is implemented by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB).

Work Done

As Mara Mambo Media, we were charged with documenting the impact the program has had on SMEs in Northern Uganda. This was done on the ground, by interviewing 13 enterprises that have benefited from the program.

The interviews took the format of both videography and photography, with the interviewees clearly detailing how they have benefitted from the program (in line with the work of START) as individuals and as a community. The field interviews also aimed to understand the participants’ perception of the program, and were carried out in selected districts where the facility has been implemented:

  • Adonyo Ltd — Gulu District (milled rice)
  • Agali Farmers’ Cooperative — Lira District
  • Amolatar Agro-Produce Company — Amolatar District
  • Lira Magoya Investments Ltd — Gulu District (cassava)
  • Moyo Mini Price Investment Ltd — Moyo District
  • Stella Keitirima Enterprises Ltd — Gulu District
  • Sunrise Agro Processing and Farming Ltd — Lira District
  • Tick Feeders
  • Tropical Honey Limited
  • UGP Traders — agribusiness in the Karamoja region
  • USUK Homelands Limited — Katakwi District
  • Waribe Ltd — Gulu District
  • ZODFA — beekeeping and honey processing

Results

As a result, we produced 13 testimonial videos and 51 edited photos that were shared with the client. The information obtained, we believe, was a perfect reflection of the tangible economic and social benefits derived from the program, which in turn will guide the client in their work in future. This data also places the START Facility as a credible and transformative initiative within the agricultural sector, as the success stories and testimonials enhance the program’s visibility.

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Mara Mambo Media

Mara Mambo Media is a team of young, creative, and versatile production professionals driven by passion and precision. We stand among Uganda’s leading media production companies, mastering the art and trade of videography, photography, and 3D animation.

At our core, we are storytellers. We believe in the power of human narratives — stories that inform, entertain, educate, and inspire. Every idea we craft begins with your story. From that story, we design compelling visual experiences that move people and meet the unique purpose of your brand or audience.

Mara Mambo Media was founded on a simple yet profound belief:
that media — whether visual, audio, or artistic — needed a new lens, a fresh perspective, and a deeper purpose. We represent that shift. Our work embodies transformation, creativity, and authenticity.

Our name, Mara Mambo, draws inspiration from the breathtaking beauty of the Masai Mara — a place of color, wonder, and life. From that inspiration, we visualize stories that mirror the magic of our clients’ ambitions.

Our team combines over eight years of professional experience across multiple disciplines. We bring together diverse talents — men and women who are qualified, imaginative, and relentlessly committed to quality. For every project, we invest time in strategic planning, detailed execution, and uncompromised standards. We never cut corners. We go beyond expectations.

Through every production — big or small — we deliver value, creativity, and reliability. We work longer, think deeper, and move faster because we care about our clients’ stories and the impact they make.

At Mara Mambo Media, we don’t just produce content — we craft experiences that change, transform, and connect.