"Changing lives with one shoe at a time"

We’re Officially a Certified B Corporation

UZURI K&Y is proud to announce that we are now a Certified B Corporation®, Joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, accountability, and transparency. This milestone recognizes our deep commitment to people and the planet. From turning tire waste into eco-conscious soles to empowering young women with technical skills, our circular model now holds the B Corp™ seal, proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand. We are honored to stand with fellow changemakers who believe in using business as a force for good.

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Sustainability

How we ensure sustainability and support communities at the local level.

1. Environment

By removing car tires from landfills we are creating space for people from vulnerable neighborhoods to live with one less harmful trait and we are crafting viable solutions to recycle old car tires into functional eco-footwear for a niche. These tires are processed from our facility, given a new life cycle and fashioned to become durable, soft, outsoles of eco footwear.

2. Supporting Communities

By offering authentic eco-friendly footwear on the market we intend that it fulfills our customers with happiness and Joy. We believe that shoes donated to children from the less privileged families and the program offered to women also brings a sense of relief and changes that brings joy to their lives and those of their families.

3. Creating Jobs

Job creation in our community is at the heart of the organization. We partner with TVET institutions to equip the youth with technical and soft skills at a very affordable fee. We carry out these training sessions from our production facility and now using edtech. So far many of the youth and women who have been trained ,have already created small businesses.

Our Impact

We increase people's chances to real life jobs or even micro business creations that bring daily income.

70%

Women

1,000+

People impacted through employment opportunities

10

Business owners

+100K

Old tyres recycled

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Our Partners

Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge

2022

In 2022, UZURI K&Y was named the winner of Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge and secured a collaboration with the global brand.

Tommy Hilfiger

Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator

2020

In 2020 UZURI K&Y was awarded by Acumen & IKEA Social entrepreneurship Accelerator

Acumen & IKEA

Best Women Startup

2016

In 2016 KORA & The first lady of Rwanda awarded UZURI K&Y as the best female lead start up of the year.

KORA & IFC

Made in Rwanda Enterprise of the Year

2018

In 2018 RDB recognized UZURI K&Y as the excellent Made in Rwanda enterprise of the year

Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

Segal Family Foundation trust local expertise, build real partnerships, and support African solutions for African challenges.

Segal Family Foundation

Africa's Business Heroes Empowering African entrepreneurs to drive change

Africa's Business Heroes empowers entrepreneurs across Africa with funding, mentorship, and training to drive social and economic change, inspiring millions across the continent.

Africa's Business Heroes

Yunus Social Business Empowering local social businesses

Yunus Social Business Connect the power of social businesses and global corporations to tackle poverty and the climate crisis across East Africa, Latin America, and India.

Yunus Social Business

M-Kyala Ventures Empowering women entrepreneurs

M-Kyala Ventures bridges the funding gap for African women entrepreneurs through gender lens investing and tailored solutions, creating equitable opportunities and driving systemic change across sectors like climate, agriculture, and financial inclusion

MKYLA VENTURES

DAI Transforming ideas into impact

DAI partners with global organizations to tackle challenges like inefficient markets, governance issues, and instability, they’ve worked in over 150 countries, creating innovative solutions for a more livable world.

DAI GLOBAL

East Africa Investments Empowering Entrepreneurs

East Africa Investments (EAI) provides capital and support to East African entrepreneurs, helping them build sustainable businesses that create jobs, drive economic growth, and improve lives

East Africa Investments (EAI)

Our Stores

Kigali Flagship store

Kimihurura

KG 7 Ave

Kigali experience store

Nyarugenge

Kn 4 Ave

Workshop

Gahanga

KK 15 Rd

Nairobi Flagship store

Kenya

Village Rd

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