He blends traditional practices with innovative approaches in Uganda. He designs initiatives centered on livestock farming, deploying systems that boost income growth and transform the methods used by the country’s herders.

Nicholas Katongole (photo), a Ugandan entrepreneur, is committed to modernizing livestock farming in Africa. As CEO of NOA’S HERD, a startup he founded in 2022, Katongole is developing digital tools to make livestock a sustainable source of income for small-scale African producers.

NOA’S HERD offers farmers a digital platform that collects, analyzes, and certifies methane emissions data from livestock. The company uses connected sensors installed on farms to track emissions in real time, enabling precise and transparent monitoring. This data then generates verified carbon credits that can be traded on international markets.

The platform also automates contract management, farmer payments, and certification of sustainable practices. It provides a comprehensive solution that remains accessible even to farmers unfamiliar with digital tools.

"Our mission is to use cutting-edge technology and specialized natural feed supplements to help African farmers lower methane emissions, boost productivity, earn carbon credits and create a more sustainable livestock sector that supports global climate goals," the startup explained.

In 2024, NOA’S HERD partnered with Australian firm Sea Forest, known for its seaweed-based supplements. The agreement enables the distribution of SeaFeed, a feed additive that can reduce ruminant methane emissions by up to 90%. The first phase targets 30,000 cattle across 15 farms in Uganda and Kenya.

Katongole also serves as Business Development Lead at Quality Chemicals Ltd, a provider of scientific solutions in human and animal health, public health, and crop protection.

Before launching NOA’S HERD, he co-founded Home Duuka in 2012, one of Uganda’s first e-commerce platforms. From 2017 to 2024, he was director at Vero Food Industries Ltd, a company specializing in the production and distribution of quality food and beverages.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji