Kamwe Trading
Driving East Africa’s trade growth through forex, iron ore, and agriculture.
Role: Division Lead • Status: Active
AI Strategist • Behavioral Economist • Entrepreneur
Applying AI, Economics & Entrepreneurship to Build Scalable Ventures
Creating growth in trade, fintech, and agriculture. Founder of Kazibridge and leader of the Youth for East African Federation, driving regional unity and economic integration.
About Ernest
I hold a Bachelor’s in Economics, Business & Communication Studies and a Master’s in Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology — both from the University of Waterloo. I received the Mastercard Foundation Award for Academic Excellence ($7K) and won the Social Impact Fund at Waterloo for my venture, Kazibridge.
Lead — Kamwe Trading Company
Heading a diversified enterprise operating in forex, iron ore, and agriculture. I drive growth through data-driven strategy, disciplined unit economics, and operational excellence — positioning Kamwe as a catalyst for East Africa’s trade and industrial growth.
Founder — Kazibridge
Building tools that connect talent to work opportunities. kazibridge.com
Farmer — Beef
Investing in beef production, exploring feedlot systems and value-chain efficiency.
University of Waterloo
B.Econ, Business & Communication Studies; MBET (Entrepreneurship & Technology).
Focus Areas
- Trade & industrial value chains
- Fintech & work marketplaces
- Agri-processing & beef production
- Movement building: Youth for East African Federation
Capabilities
- Behavioral economics & strategy
- Unit economics & ops design
- Venture building & partnerships
- Storytelling & public speaking
Vision & Mission
Catalyze Uganda’s economic transformation and a more integrated East Africa — where talent, capital, and ideas move freely to build globally competitive industries.
Principles
- Build real value: solve for cash flow, then scale.
- Leverage technology to compress time to impact.
- Integrate regionally; compete globally.
- Mentor relentlessly; multiply leaders.
What I’m Exploring Now
- Kazibridge growth and partnerships
- Smart logistics for minerals & agri-bulk
- AI tooling for African SMEs and MDAs
- Efficient beef/feedlot systems
Key Ventures
Kazibridge
Building market-ready tools that connect talent to opportunity.
Role: Founder • Status: Building
Y4EAF — Movement
Advocating for East African unity using AI-powered videos and digital storytelling.
Role: Founder • Status: Active
Speaking & Media
Invite me to speak about behavioral strategy, unit economics, venture building, and the case for regional integration.
- Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Podcasts
- Topics: minerals-to-markets, fintech & work platforms, agri-value chains, movement building
Selected Mentions
- Mastercard Foundation — $7K Award for Academic Excellence (University of Waterloo)
- Velocity Social Impact Fund — Winner (Kazibridge)
Advisory & Speaking
Behavioral Economics & Strategy
Decision design, incentive structures, and pricing strategy for African markets. Practical roadmaps anchored in unit economics.
Venture Building (East Africa)
From zero → traction: customer discovery, go-to-market, ops playbooks, and partnerships across Uganda & the region.
Speaking & Workshops
Topics: behavioral strategy, venture economics, minerals-to-markets, and youth-led regional integration.
FAQ
Do you advise startups and SMEs in Uganda?
Yes. I help founders design unit economics, validate markets, and build lean ops—primarily in Uganda and the wider East African region.
What topics do you speak about?
Behavioral economics for business, venture building, minerals & agri value chains, and East African integration.
How can we work together?
Use the contact form or WhatsApp. I’m available for advisory, project sprints, and speaking engagements.
Where can I see your current ventures?
See the Ventures section and visit kazibridge.com.
Collaborate
Have a venture, mandate, or partnership in mind? Let’s talk.
Email: ernestmwesigye27@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +256 772 883 542
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ernest-mwesigye
TikTok: @youthforeastafric