Wagagai Ltd

Selecta Wagagai Ltd is one of the world's largest floriculture propagation companies. Established in 1999 near Entebbe, Uganda, by the De Witte family, it is now part of the global Selecta One and Beekenkamp groups. The company specializes in the mass production of high quality unrooted cuttings for pot plants and bedding plants, with Uganda becoming the global center for chrysanthemum propagation due to its operations.

• Global Market Focus: The company exports 98% of its cuttings via airfreight primarily to Europe and North America, supplying major plant breeders and growers worldwide.

• Key Products: Produces millions of cuttings weekly for various plant genera, including begonias, fuchsias, impatiens, petunias, poinsettias, and is a world leader in chrysanthemum propagation.

• Employment and Social Impact: Wagagai is a major employer in the area, providing jobs for over 2,000 local staff, 85% of whom are women.

• Sustainability and Community: The firm is Fairtrade certified. It invests heavily in social welfare, operating an on-site health center (with a dental clinic and lab) that serves both employees and the local community. It also runs a successful workers' SACCO (savings cooperative).

• Integrated Logistics: The location near Entebbe International Airport is critical for minimizing freight time, ensuring the cuttings arrive fresh at their destinations within 24 hours.