Kampala, Uganda

Safe childcare for working mothers.

Inua Kazi provides affordable, quality childcare so mothers can work, study, and build better futures for themselves and their children. Because when mama rises, everyone rises.

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"When mama rises, everyone rises."

— The Inua Kazi mission

350M+

children worldwide who need childcare but lack access

72%

of under-3s lack care during the most critical window

10,000

children we aim to serve across Uganda in 5 years

public childcare provision for informal workers in Uganda

The Problem

A country full of potential,
held back by one missing piece.

In Kampala's low income communities and across Uganda, thousands of mothers want to work, study, and grow but have nowhere safe and affordable to leave their children. The result is a cycle of poverty that spans generations.

Our anchor partner sees this every cohort: talented young mothers who drop out of skills training programmes simply because they have no childcare. Not for lack of ability. Not for lack of drive. Just for lack of a safe place to leave their baby.

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Mothers drop out of training

WITU's trainees regularly abandon skills programmes mid-course because they have no childcare during sessions.

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Graduates can't sustain income

Even WITU graduates who secure employment struggle to maintain regular work without reliable childcare.

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Community mothers have no options

Market vendors, domestic workers and informal workers face the same wall private nurseries cost UGX 200,000 550,000/month, far beyond reach.

Our Model

Two channels. One community.

We operate a hybrid model that meets mothers exactly where they are flexible enough for the informal economy, quality driven enough to transform children's outcomes.

Channel One

Mama Hubs

Trained community women open their homes as certified, safe childcare spaces for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Each Mama Hub serves 5 to 8 children with flexible hours from 6am to 7pm.

Maximum 1:6 caregiver ratio

6am – 7pm flexible hours

Certified, safety upgraded homes

Weekly coaching and quality checks

Channel Two

Community Crèche

A centrally located crèche serves children aged 3 months to 5 years with structured early learning, health screening, nutrition support, and parenting sessions.

Play-based early learning curriculum

Monthly health check-ups on-site

Two nutritious meals per day

School readiness by age 5

Our Anchor Partnership

Built with WITU.

Inua Kazi was born from a real, documented problem observed across multiple programme cohorts by our anchor partner. Our partnership is built around aligned incentives: our partner's training investment is protected when mothers stay enrolled. Inua Kazi's client base is secured from day one.

WITU refers trainees and graduates to Inua Kazi. We track programme completion rates before and after childcare access. The data makes the case for both organisations to funders, employers, and government.

Our Impact Vision

Lifting families.
One child at a time.

Our three month pilot in Kawempe Division will lay the foundation for country wide reach. Every number below represents a mother who can stay in training, a child who can thrive, a family that can break the cycle.

35–50

Children served in our 3-month Kampala pilot

10,000

Children to be reached across Uganda within 5 years

25–35%

Target income increase for enrolled mothers within 12 months

How It Works

Simple for mothers.
Rigorous at every level.

Enrol your child

Community walk-in or programme referral. Fees from UGX 3000/day or 25000/month. Mobile money accepted. We also have full scholarships for WITU students and alumni. Apply here

Choose your channel

Mama Hub for under 3s and flexible hours. Locations in Kampala and Mbarara. Community crèche for ages

0 - 5 years and structured learning.

Work or study freely

Stay in your learning programme. Keep your job. Grow your business. We handle the rest.

Watch everyone rise

Your income grows. Your child thrives. Your community becomes stronger.

Ready to help
mama rise?

We are seeking grant funding, employer partnerships, and community allies to launch our Kampala pilots (3). Whether you are a funder, a business, or a mother who needs childcare there is a place for you in this movement.

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