
Jibu Uganda
Helping entrepreneurs distribute drinking water

Problem
Shortage of clean, affordable water supplies in Uganda.
Solution
Social franchise to sell affordable drinking water.
About the company
Jibu connects local entrepreneurs in East Africa with the resources they need to sell affordable drinking water in emerging markets. Jibu provides financing, business training, and a trusted brand name to local partners; these entrepreneurs co-invest to own Jibu franchises that produce, distribute, and sell clean water at an accessible price point in underserved communities. This unique social franchising model—linking corporate resources and expertise to local initiative and innovation—employs 488 people across five East African countries, serving 140,000 daily consumers since being founded in 2012.
Sector:
Water
Country Of Origin:
Uganda
Current presence:
Uganda
Cohort:
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