We are beyond excited to announce that MAK4 Skincare will represent Uganda at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), the continent’s biggest trade and investment event!
The fourth edition of this landmark fair will take place in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4–10, 2025, bringing together thousands of exhibitors, buyers, investors, and policymakers from across Africa and the African diaspora under the theme “Building Bridges for a United and Prosperous Africa under the AfCFTA”.
While our team will proudly showcase virtually on the official IATF2025 platform, every product on display is 100 % made in Uganda — from the raw shea butter harvested in West Nile and Lango, the cold-pressed avocado oil from Mukono and Luwero, to the aloe vera and essential oils carefully sourced from local farmers.
Why IATF2025 Matters for MAK4 and for Uganda
- This is the first time a fully natural, Ugandan-born skincare brand is exhibiting at IATF, putting our country’s biodiversity and manufacturing capabilities on the continental stage.
- It’s an opportunity to connect with distributors, retailers, and investors from 55+ African nations who are actively looking for high-quality, clean beauty products that carry an authentic African story.
- We get to demonstrate how Uganda can move from raw material exporter to value-added finished goods — exactly the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
What Visitors Will Discover at the MAK4 Virtual Booth
- Our best-selling chemical-free range: Moisturising Facial Wash, Daily Moisturizing Body Cream (Avocado Oil), Sulfate-Free Hair Collection, and the new Intensive Hydrating Night Cream.
- Live ingredient storytelling — watch videos of the women cooperatives who hand-harvest our shea and the farmers growing our aloe.
- Exclusive IATF2025 wholesale packages and co-branding opportunities for partners across the continent.
A Proud Ugandan Moment
“This is bigger than MAK4,” says founder Maureen Akello. “It’s proof that a small Kampala-based brand started in 2021 with just four products can now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best African-made brands. We are taking Uganda’s green gold — our natural ingredients and the talent of our people — to the world, one jar at a time.”
Whether you’re attending IATF2025 in Algiers or joining online, make sure to stop by the Uganda Pavilion – Virtual Booth and experience why customers from Entebbe to Kigali are calling MAK4 “East Africa’s clean beauty secret.”
