UZURI K&Y - Kigali, Rwanda

UZURI K&Y is an African inspired shoe brand and manufacturer established in Rwanda since 2013. The company was founded by two women entrepreneurs (Kevine & Ysolde) who met at University while studying Creative Designs. Furthermore, the two young women simply believed that it would ideal to gather knowledge and create a common mission. “We engaged in deep conversations, shared life perspectives and dreamed a lot of the future. It was incredible how our desires converged to be a common vision. We shared this passion for fashion and we wanted very much to create jobs for our community. Therefore, we thought of putting together our efforts to expand our ideas. We aim to go far,towards creating sustainable products and improve more people’s lives especially for women and youth.”