Kilimohai Organic: The Trusted Organic Mark for East Africa
Kilimohai Organic helps consumers, farmers, processors, traders, and buyers identify products produced and handled according to the East African Organic Products Standard.
Kilimohai Organic at a Glance
A regional organic mark that strengthens trust, traceability, and market confidence for organic products in East Africa.
Meaning
East African organic mark
Linked Standard
East African Organic Products Standard
Purpose
Builds trust in organic products
Supports
Farmers, SMEs, processors and traders
What is Kilimohai Organic?
Kilimohai Organic is the East African organic mark used to identify organic products that have been certified or verified according to recognized organic standards.
A mark of trust
The Kilimohai Organic mark helps consumers know that a product has followed approved organic production, processing, handling, and labelling practices.
It is a symbol of trust, quality, traceability, and regional identity for organic products in East Africa.
Products that may carry the mark
The mark can apply to fresh farm produce, dried agricultural products, processed organic foods, and products from certified farmers, processors, traders, SMEs, and producer groups.
Why Kilimohai Organic is Important
The organic sector grows when people can trust what they are buying, selling, and producing.
Builds Consumer Trust
It helps buyers identify genuine organic products and reduces confusion around false organic claims.
Supports Farmers
It gives farmers and producer groups a stronger way to show that their products meet recognized organic requirements.
Strengthens Regional Trade
It creates a common understanding of organic production across East Africa and supports regional market access.
What is the East African Organic Products Standard?
The East African Organic Products Standard, commonly known as EAOPS, provides requirements for organic production and handling in East Africa.
The standard was developed for organic production in East African conditions. It supports farmers, producer groups, processors, traders, institutions, and partners with a common organic framework.
It promotes sustainable production, healthy soils, responsible land use, clear labelling, traceability, and market confidence.
The standard covers:
Certification and Verification Pathways
Organic products can be verified through different recognized systems depending on the product, market, buyer requirements, and scale of operation.
Participatory Guarantee Systems
Participatory Guarantee Systems, commonly known as PGS, are locally focused organic assurance systems. They are especially useful for smallholder farmers and local markets.
PGS is built on trust, farmer participation, peer review, transparency, and shared responsibility.
Third-Party Certification
Third-party certification is usually conducted by an independent certification body. It is often required for formal supply chains, export markets, processors, and larger businesses.
This pathway provides independent verification and helps businesses access markets that require formal certification.
Kilimohai Organic in Uganda
NOGAMU supports Uganda's organic sector through standards awareness, training, certification guidance, market development, advocacy, and sector coordination.
Standards Support
We help farmers, producer groups, and SMEs understand organic requirements and prepare for verification or certification.
Market Linkages
We connect organic actors to opportunities that strengthen local, regional, and export market access.
Organic Advocacy
We promote policies, partnerships, and awareness that help Uganda's organic sector grow with credibility.
Benefits for Different Stakeholders
Consumers
Confidence when choosing organic products.
Farmers
Better trust, practices, and market positioning.
Processors
Stronger brand trust and product differentiation.
Traders
Clearer product identity and market access.
Partners
A common standard for supporting organic growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Certify, Verify, or Market Your Organic Products?
NOGAMU can guide you on organic standards, certification pathways, PGS systems, and market opportunities.
