Kigezi Initiative for socio-economic transformation (KIST) was started in 2020 by Mr. Byaruhanga Samuel. It's a community based Organization that focuses on engaging it's members and generations to live a purposeful. KIST is limited to membership and gender inclusion is our strength. KIST has progressively expanded although still limited by capital. KIST is based in kabungo/Rugyeyo/Kanungu district in Uganda but by operational scope, we are limited to East African Region. KIST concentrates in health determinants like agriculture, health care, environment, education and psycho-social support.

Our VISION: A healthy, Socio-Economically Transformed and Empowered

Community

Our MISSION: To create a positive economic mindset through capacity building; 

providing affordable capital and group investment.

Our VALUES: Respect,Collaboration, Empathy, team work, accountability, 

Transparency Voluntarism and results oriented.

Our STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES are;

1.To mobilise adequate funds and education for commercial 

agricultural investment as a group.

2.To connect the community to established markets for the 

agricultural produce.

3.To enhance households financial management skills for 

community development.

4.To equip individuals with healthy living skills for a healthy 

community.