We Believe East African Cotton Deserves Better.

eko·kotton was founded on a simple conviction: that the farmers growing world-class organic cotton in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania should be able to access world-class markets and be paid accordingly.

Our Story

Cotton has shaped East Africa's agricultural economy for over a century. It has supported millions of smallholder households, built ginning industries, and created employment across the value chain. But too often, the farmers at the origin of that value have been the least rewarded for it.

eko·kotton was established to change that dynamic with a specific focus on organic cotton. We are building a supply chain model where organic certification, transparency, and direct market access are the norm, not the exception. Where a buyer in Europe or North America can trace their organic cotton to a specific cooperative in western Uganda or coastal Tanzania. Where a farmer understands not just how to grow better cotton, but why its organic provenance matters to the person who buys it.

Working in partnership with Cotton Connect, we combine world-class programme delivery expertise with deep East African relationships to build something lasting. We invite buyers, funders, farmers, and policy partners to build it with us.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision

An East Africa where organic cotton is the continent's most trusted, traceable, and fairly traded natural fibre and where the farmers who grow it share meaningfully in the value it creates.

Our Values

Transparency in everything we do. Farmer-first in every decision. Organic integrity as a non-negotiable standard. Equity as a non-negotiable design principle.

Our Mission

To connect East African smallholder cotton farmers to global organic markets through certified organic practices, traceable supply chains, and fair trade building livelihoods and a more just cotton economy

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”Every day, they strive to improve their service to the clients by developing the right blend of technology and creativity to make sure every job done is done as efficiently as possible.”

- Clarice Turner

Partners and Funders

eko·kotton works with programme partners, development organisations, certification bodies, and private sector partners across East Africa and globally.