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East & Central Africa · Since 2008

NEL LINES REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS, LOGISTICS& COMMODITY HANDLING

Connecting smallholder farmers to humanitarian agencies, governments, and institutional buyers across six nations. Reliable. Compliant. Proven.

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About Nel Lines

Built for Africa's Most Complex Corridors

Nel Lines was established in 2008. For over 16 years, we have delivered food commodities and logistics solutions to public, private, and humanitarian sectors across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the DRC. We operate where infrastructure is weak and markets are fragmented. Our expertise in navigating rural terrain, cross border regulations, and climate challenges enables us to reliably supply refugee camps, food insecure communities, and institutional buyers.

Our Foundation · Core Values
01 / Core Value
Reliability
Delivering on time, every time, in all terrains. No excuses.
02 / Core Value
Efficiency
Applying logistics and digital tools to reduce waste and cost.
03 / Core Value
Farmer-Centered
Prioritising rural smallholders as the backbone of food systems.
04 / Core Value
Transparency
Upholding honesty and accountability in all contracts and partnerships.
Group Structure

Our Structure

Nel Lines is a holding company with eight specialised subsidiaries operating across East and Central Africa.

SubsidiaryLocationFocus
Nel Lines Logistics LtdKenyaCross-border transport
Nel Lines Agro Seeds LtdUgandaSeed supply
Bestagro Seeds LtdTanzaniaSeed distribution
Grow More Food LtdTanzaniaAgricultural production
Busy Bees LtdTanzaniaApiary & agriculture
Nel Lines Farm Consults LtdUgandaAdvisory & extension
Nel Lines Microfinance LtdUgandaFarmer financing
Kingdom Food LtdTanzaniaFood processing
Bayne Corporation Tanzania LtdTanzaniaRegional investments
Performance & Purpose

Proven Capability. Clear Direction.

Our Track Record

  • Active contracts with WFP and UNHCR
  • Licensed warehouses in multiple countries
  • Digital cargo tracking across all routes
  • Established rural aggregation networks

Our Commitment to the SDGs

Nel Lines aligns its operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Every load we move supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). Every local hire advances SDG 8 (Decent Work). Our digital tracking and efficient routing contribute to SDG 9 (Innovation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). We partner with UN agencies and governments to build resilient food systems (SDG 17).

Our Vision

To contribute to East Africa's food security by delivering reliable post-harvest and logistics solutions that connect smallholder farmers to stable, high-value markets.

Our Mission

To become the region's leading logistics partner for humanitarian and institutional food supply chains.

What We Do

End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions

From rural aggregation to final delivery — we handle every link in the chain, across borders, regulations, and terrain types.

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Logistics & Transport

Full and less-than-truckload shipping across six countries. Customs clearance, route optimisation, real-time tracking via Afritrack.

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Warehousing & Storage

Licensed warehouses for buffer storage, commodity consolidation, and humanitarian stockpiling. Temperature-controlled options available.

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Commodity Handling

Cleaning, grading, and quality assurance for maize, white sorghum, and pulses — meeting WFP and UNHCR food safety standards.

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Rural Aggregation

Collection points that aggregate smallholder grain into commercial volumes, reducing fragmentation and improving market access.

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Procurement & Supply

Supply of food-grade grains directly to institutional buyers under pre-existing offtake agreements with full traceability.

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Digital Cargo Tracking

Real-time location, temperature, and security alerts via integrated Afritrack monitoring across all active routes.

Our Process

How We Work

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Sourcing

From farmer groups and rural aggregation centres across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.

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Handling

Cleaning, grading, quality testing to WFP, UNHCR, and institutional standards.

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Storage

Licensed warehousing in strategic locations for buffer and humanitarian stockpiles.

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Transport

Cross-border delivery via heavy-duty fleet on optimised regional corridors.

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Tracking

Digital visibility at every stage — real-time cargo monitoring via Afritrack.

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Active Infrastructure Across the Region

Heavy-duty trucks, licensed warehouses, and rural aggregation centres spanning six countries — monitored digitally, every kilometre.

🚛 Heavy-Duty Fleet
📡 Digital Tracking
🏭 Licensed Warehouses
🌾 Aggregation Centres
RouteBorder Crossings
Uganda → South SudanNimule, Elegu
Uganda → DRCMpondwe, Goli
Uganda → KenyaBusia, Malaba
Kenya → TanzaniaNamanga, Holili
Tanzania → RwandaRusumo, Kobero
Logistics operations Agricultural fields
Markets

Food Where It's Needed Most

We serve humanitarian agencies, government procurement entities, and commercial buyers — delivering food security at scale, on time, in the most logistically complex environments.

Humanitarian

UN Agencies & NGOs

World Food Programme · UNHCR · National disaster preparedness agencies across East & Central Africa.

Government

State Procurement

Uganda Office of the Prime Minister · Kenya NCPB · Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture.

Commercial

Private Sector

Regional millers · Grain wholesalers · School feeding programmes across the region.

Sourcing Origins

Production Zones

Eastern & Northern Uganda (Lira region) · Southern Highlands & Arusha · Western Kenya & Rift Valley.

🌽 Maize – Food Grade 🌾 White Sorghum 🫘 Pulses – Beans 🫘 Cowpeas 🟢 Green Grams
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Nel Lines in the Field

Our Group

Nine Specialised Subsidiaries

Kenya

Nel Lines Logistics Ltd

Cross-border transport solutions

Uganda

Nel Lines Agro Seeds Ltd

Certified seed supply

Tanzania

Bestagro Seeds Ltd

Seed distribution network

Tanzania

Grow More Food Ltd

Agricultural production

Tanzania

Busy Bees Ltd

Apiary & agriculture

Uganda

Nel Lines Farm Consults

Advisory & extension services

Uganda

Nel Lines Microfinance

Farmer financing solutions

Tanzania

Kingdom Food Ltd

Food processing operations

Tanzania

Bayne Corporation Tanzania

Regional investments

Partners

Trusted by Leading Institutions

We work alongside global humanitarian organisations, governments, commercial buyers, and farmer networks to build resilient food systems across the region.

WFP
UNHCR
Uganda OPM
Kenya NCPB
TZ Agriculture
Afritrack

"Nel Lines is a proven operator in East Africa's most challenging logistics environments. We move food where it is needed — on time, to standard, at scale."

— Nel Lines · Est. 2008

Contact our commercial team to discuss how Nel Lines can support your procurement or logistics needs across the region.

📧 partners@nellines.com

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Aligned with UN SDGs

Every load we move supports Zero Hunger. Every local hire advances Decent Work. Our digital tracking contributes to innovation and climate action.

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Partnerships
Contact

Get In Touch With Nel Lines

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Head Office

Kampala, Uganda

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General & Partnerships
nel.lines08@gmail.com
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Working Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EAT)
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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