LIVE WITH IMPACT
Nurturing health and creating sustainable impact across Zambia, from the soil to the soul. For over 15 years, our mission has been to empower individuals and communities through natural health, knowledge, and economic opportunity. Crafted With Zambian Pride, our Umoyo-branded products are made by us, for you, using ingredients sourced directly from small-scale farmers across Zambia.
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Healthy Choices in Stores
Our Roots: Cultivating Opportunities. The Umoyo Hibiscus Project
Our impact begins in the rich soils of Zambia. The Hibiscus Project is our commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers, ensuring that our growth directly contributes to the economic well-being of local communities. We partner with farmers, providing them with a reliable market and fair prices for their produce, forming the foundation of our proudly Zambian products.
The Journey of Our Hibiscus
Explore the transparent and ethical journey of our hibiscus, from farm to you. Each step is a testament to our commitment to quality, community, and sustainability.
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We partner with small-scale Zambian farmers, providing them with organic hibiscus seedlings and training on sustainable agricultural practices. This ensures high-quality raw materials and a reliable income stream for the farmers, fostering the "Crafted With Zambian Pride" ethos from the very beginning.
At peak maturity, the vibrant hibiscus calyces are hand-picked. They are then naturally sun-dried and carefully processed to preserve their potent nutrients, rich flavour, and deep red colour, ready to be crafted into Umoyo products.
The dried hibiscus is transported to our facilities for rigorous quality checks. It then becomes the star ingredient in our popular range of healthy teas, juices, and health products, beloved across Zambia – truly made by us, for you.
By creating a direct, fair-trade link from farm to market, we empower our farmer partners with sustainable income, helping them support their families, send their children to school, and invest in their communities.
Supporting Zambian Farmers
We proudly support hundreds of small-scale Zambian farmers by purchasing all our natural raw materials from them. These high-quality ingredients are then value-added at our facilities, transforming them into the healthy, nutritious, and delicious drinks and foods you love.
Our Voice: Sharing Knowledge to Empower
We believe that knowledge is the first step towards a healthier life. For years, we have been dedicated to demystifying natural health through various platforms, making reliable and practical wellness information accessible to everyone in Zambia. This has included our founder Kim's weekly health articles in a national newspaper for over 7 years, regular appearances on radio and TV shows, numerous health talks, our impactful "Live Your Best Life" event, and free Health Challenges run every other month with a thriving online community through our Facebook and WhatsApp groups.
Our founder, Kim Otteby, authored a weekly health column in a national newspaper for over 7 years, reaching thousands of readers. We have also regularly featured on national radio and TV shows, sharing practical advice on natural health and nutrition. Currently you can catch us every Tuesday at 8am on Capital FM 99.7 talking about health.
Nutrition Tandizo: Our Non-Profit
Launched as our official non-profit arm, Nutrition Tandizo (meaning 'help' in Nyanja) is dedicated to combating malnutrition in vulnerable communities across Zambia. We provide essential nutritional support, distributing highly nutritious porridge to children and families in schools and orphanages who need it most. We partner with companies and organizations, often through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, to make this life-changing work possible, turning our commitment to health into direct, life-changing action.
Our Heart: Community & Individual Well-being
At the core of Umoyo is a deep-seated desire to make a tangible difference. This manifests through the countless individual lives that have been positively transformed through their health journeys with us. This is how we Live with Impact.
Stories of Transformation
"Umoyo didn't just sell me products; they taught me how to live healthier. Their advice on nutrition helped me manage my blood pressure naturally. I feel more energetic than I have in years."
Mary B., Lusaka
"As a farmer, the partnership with Umoyo has been life-changing. Having a guaranteed buyer for my hibiscus has allowed me to plan for the future and provide better for my family."
David M., Rural Farmer
"After attending the 'Live Your Best Life' event, my perspective on health completely shifted. I realized it's not just about food, but also about mindset. Thank you, Umoyo!"
Grace P., Kitwe
"The healthy snacks from Umoyo have been a game-changer for my kids' lunchboxes. It's so good to have nutritious options readily available in the supermarket."