About us

Expertise in Biopharmaceutical Innovation

With a vision for a self-reliant Africa, we specialize in mRNA vaccines, oncology treatments, insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and generics, ensuring affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions.

$ 0 Billion+
USD Investment
0 Billion+
Vaccines Capacity

Who We Are

Dei Biopharma Ltd is realizing Africa’s aspiration for a self-reliant healthcare system. Established in Mattuga, Uganda, our $1.1 billion facility was inaugurated in 2021 by Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto. 

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To drive Africa's growth by creating business opportunities and delivering quality medicines through cutting-edge, innovative processes. We aspire to be the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and pharmaceutical branding, setting new standards in the industry.

Our Mission

To establish ourselves as a globally recognized pharmaceutical company, producing a diverse range of vaccines and affordable medicines to combat widespread diseases. We are committed to empowering Africa through innovation, research, advanced manufacturing, and technology-driven solutions.

Our Values

At Dei BioPharma, we are driven by a commitment to excellence in healthcare innovation. Our approach is rooted in a dedication to quality, safety, and global standards, ensuring that we deliver life-changing medicines and vaccines.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and uphold the highest standards in all we do.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical practices in every aspect of our work.

Customer Focus

We prioritize our customers' needs, delivering high-quality and reliable healthcare solutions.

Innovation

We embrace cutting-edge research and technology to drive pharmaceutical advancements.

Teamwork

We foster collaboration and unity, working together to achieve impactful results.

Excellence

We are committed to delivering superior quality in medicines, vaccines, and healthcare solutions.

Key Milestones & Future Roadmap

Our roadmap highlights key milestones in regulatory approvals, production, and global expansion, driving pharmaceutical excellence.

  • Production Started

    Manufacturing operations commenced, marking the beginning of large-scale pharmaceutical production.

    2024

  • Regulatory Approval for the Plant/Manufacturing Unit

    Securing certification for compliance with global quality and safety standards.

    January 2025

  • Regulatory Approval for the Products

    Gaining official authorization to distribute and commercialize medicines and vaccines.

    March – April 2025

  • Commercial Launch in Uganda

    Introducing high-quality pharmaceuticals to the Ugandan market.

    April 2025

  • Product Registration Initiation with US-FDA, EU (EMA) & WHO

    Advancing towards global regulatory approvals for international distribution.

    2nd Quarter of 2025

  • Commercial Launch in EAC

    Expanding operations to serve the East African Community (EAC) region.

    2nd - 3rd Quarter of 2025

  • Commercial Launch in SADC

    Entering the Southern African Development Community (SADC) pharmaceutical market.

    3rd - 4th Quarter of 2025

  • Commercial Launch in Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa

    Scaling up to provide medicines across Sub-Saharan Africa.

    1st Quarter of 2026

  • Commercial Launch in US-FDA, EU (EMA) & WHO

    Achieving global market entry with internationally approved pharmaceutical products.

    2nd - 3rd Quarter of 2026

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team combines decades of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and global healthcare expertise. Together, they lead DEI BioPharma in its mission to redefine healthcare for the better

Dr. Matthias Magoola

Managing Director

Kellen Kamurungi

Executive Director

Hitesh Upreti

Chief Executive Officer

Olivia Kemigisa

Head of Human Capital

Project Financing

Project development has been funded through partnerships, including the Equity Group and the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) support.