1950s–1990s
Grandmother's Kitchen
Sahel Region, Northern Uganda
Traditional millet fermentation perfected over generations...
Our Story
From Grandmother's Wisdom to Continental Healing
SAHEL-NILE was born from a simple question: What if the foods that healed our ancestors could nourish modern Africa with scientific precision?
Ms. Fatime Lamane
Founder & Chief Fermentation Officer
I grew up watching my grandmother ferment millet in clay pots under the Sahel sun...
During my Food Science studies, I brought samples of her fermented porridge to the lab. What we discovered was extraordinary: billions of live probiotics, iron bioavailability increased by 195%, natural B-vitamins, and prebiotic fiber.
But across Uganda, women were suffering from iron deficiency anemia while this ancestral solution sat forgotten. That’s when SAHEL-NILE was born.
"We don't need to look outside Africa for wellness. The solutions have been in our kitchens for millennia."
Our Team
Meet the Minds Behind SAHEL-NILE
A diverse team united by a mission to transform African wellness through ancestral wisdom and modern science
FATIME LAMANE
Founder
Food Scientist with a passion for connecting ancestral traditions to modern nutrition science.
flamene68@gmail.com
0744344709
Nampiima Rashidah
Sales & Marketing
Drives market growth and brand visibility across the continent, building strategic partnerships.
nampiimarashidah6@gmail.com
0704007052
Ssebijjo Lawrence Rodney
Finance & Operation
Ensures smooth operations and financial sustainability, managing resources and farmer partnerships.
lawrencerodney25@gmail.com
0754004080
Mutebi Edward
Quality Control & Safety
Maintains the highest quality and safety standards across all production processes and batches.
mutebiedwarfd224@gmail.com
0750506580
NAMATOVU SHIRAT
Engineer & Design Lead
Leads technical innovation and product design, integrating modern technology with traditional methods.
shiratlubega1704@gmail.com
0703186046
Our Journey
From a grandmother's kitchen to a continental wellness movement
2018–2022
University Discovery
Makerere University, Kampala
Lab testing revealed live probiotics and bioavailable iron...
2023
Company Birth
SAHEL-NILE launches with 50 partner farmers...
2024–Present
Pan-African Growth
Expansion to 850+ farmers and thousands of customers...
Our Core Values
Rooted
We honor African food traditions and ancestral wisdom.
Fermented
Fermentation unlocks nutrients and transforms simple grains into superfoods.
Unifying
We believe food can unite communities across Africa.
Join Our Story
Together, we’re building something bigger than business.