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Mission: Cultivating a Food-Secure, Prosperous Kenya While Green Planet Agritech is just beginning our pioneering controlled environment agriculture journey in Kenya, our ambitions extend far beyond just growing nutritious microgreen crops sustainably. We aim to be catalysts for food security, economic empowerment, and self-sufficiency. The Reality: • Over 10 million Kenyans face acute hunger and malnutrition • Rural poverty remains widespread and entrenched   • Overreliance on rain-fed agriculture leaves food supply vulnerable Our Vision: Leveraging climate-smart CEA, we'll produce premium microgreens year-round for domestic consumption and export markets. This model insulates harvests from external factors ensuring steady food availability. But we plan to do much more by: Localizing Production Our decentralized CEA facilities near cities cut food wastage while bringing highly nutritious produce rapidly to booming urban populations. Creating Skilled Job Opportunities   Though a startup, we're committed to generating sustainable employment and providing comprehensive skills training as we scale up operations. Incubating Agri-Entrepreneurs Our Agripreneur Incubator will nurture and fund the next generation of Kenyan agri-tech innovators pioneering creative farming solutions. While still in our inception stage, the roadmap extends far beyond just our farms. We'll cultivate an ecosystem of food security, economic prosperity, and environmental regeneration for a self-sustaining Kenya. Follow us at: https://lnkd.in/eaHQMNX8 to learn more about our journey. #FoodSovereignty #EcoJobs #AgriTechIncubator #ResilientKenya #GreenPlanetAgritech #GlobalImpact #FarmingForTheFuture #SustainableAg

🌱 Attended an incredible training experience at Lok-Neno farm in North Uganda, where I learned invaluable lessons about regenerative agriculture. The Acholi name for the farm, Lok-Neno "Change Mindset," perfectly captures the transformative nature of this experience. From building muscle memory,(which means digging and more digging😂),to the importance of water conservation in the heat of Africa, every moment was a revelation. I've come to understand that land requires tender loving care, water management, nutrient-rich inputs like manure and leaves et.al. and the symbiotic relationship with fungi, bacteria, and insects to continuously yield more from the land. Protecting the land through mulching and maintaining biodiversity in planting practices is crucial, mimicking the natural forest to create resilient ecosystems. As the saying goes, "It takes all sorts to make a forest." I feel inspired and eager to apply these insights to support caregivers in Malawi as they embrace sustainable agriculture practices. Here's to lifelong learning and making a positive impact in our corner of the earth.🌍 #ClimateSmartAgriculture #LandStewardship #NeverStopLearning

I initiated 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶 with a mission to bridge 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 and policies with 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, creating sustainable and inclusive solutions for communities. Our first successful Agroecology space was in Viwandani ward (Mukuru informal settlement),Nairobi, where we used phytoremediation to reclaim a landfill, transforming it to a green space 🌿🌿🪴 This week, we established a community garden at the 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 in collaboration with Gilbert Koskey , WingFarm , Geoffrey Mbugua from Kenya Youth Biodiversity Network,SHOFCO.The fruit trees seedlings were obtained from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) . This garden isn’t just about growing food—it’s about fostering inclusion, empowering people with special needs, and making cities resilient to climate change through agrobiodiversity.We work with local Youth CBOs ensuring the spaces are maintained thus creating employment 💪🏽👨🏽🌾👩🏽🌾 In this case,we worked with Thee Joint Youth CBO in Zimmerman, Nairobi. They are gaining hands-on skills in agroecology, composting and soil health while learning how sustainable farming can drive change. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise and seedlings. Together, we’re turning research into action, one garden at a time. 👌🏽🙏🏽 How are you contributing to a sustainable future? Do you want to be part of this journey? #Agroecology #Inclusion #Agrobiodiversity #ProjectShambani #ClimateResilience #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableCities #BlackSoldierFlyFarming Sam Okemwa, GMIEK. Serena Wainaina Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Policy Action Initiative

🌾1st AgSys Regional Forum #AgSys: Building Bridges towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems🌾 Today, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Global Program Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies #AgSys opened its first Regional Forum in Nairobi #Kenya. Delegations from #Nigeria, #Zambia, #Cameroon, #BurkinaFaso, #Togo, #Mali, #Madagascar, #India and #Germany have been welcomed. 🌱 The forum is centered around discussions on shaping framework conditions for #sustainable agri-food systems and delving into three focus areas #agroecology, #climatechange, and #food & nutrition security. 🦋 The official opening was graced by the Kenyan Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development #MoALD and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) , alongside core implementing partners from #private sector, #Research and #Civil society.

Across the countries and continents, diverse contexts, similar or different challenges, strategies and approaches, you get to learn a lot from your peers and veterans in the space. These are the pertinent questions to ask and ponder over: ◇Are we ready to deal with complexities for what they are? Do we understand their characterizations? Are we equiped with knowlegde and skills on how to address and redress them? How can we move away from rhetorics and buzz words into real action? Are there adequate capacities? Are the available, limited resources well directed? These and many more substantial questions...◇ When there are more questions than answers, we as stakeholders tend to refine our thoughts, ideas and strategies to craft and conceptualize adaptive solutions. It's possible. We can do it! The murkiness in between is our business, all of us, to figure it out. #AgSys #Sustainability #Agri- #FoodSystems #Coalitions #Initiatives #Transformation

Partner's commitment to shaping framework conditions for #sustainable agri-food systems, #agroecology, #climatechange, and #food & nutrition security is crucial for building resilient and equitable food systems that benefit both people and the planet. #Sustainability #AgriFood #EnvironmentalStewardship #FoodSecurity.

Meet Mohamed Kawa a young farmer in Sierra Leone, West Africa who leverages youth in Agriculture to provide sustainable solutions to the problems of Food Insecurity, Youth Unemployment, Climate Change, and Rural Women Economic Empowerment. He is the Founder and CEO of Helzee Farms- an agribusiness entity that deals in organic farming, sustainable agriculture, nature conservation, poultry, Agro-processing, etc. Mohamed's mission is to make farming and agriculture in general fashionable among the youth. Since the inception of his agribusiness barely over 1 year ago, Mohamed has: ■Provided more than a hundred employment opportunities for youth and still counting. His initiatives have inspired dozens of youth to venture into the agriculture industry. ■Planted more than 5,000 sustainable trees (Coffee, Cocoa, Cashew, etc). Another Climate action he is taking is to reduce our carbon footprint print on Mother Earth by making climate-friendly cooking energy -Briquette. ■Contributed immensely to the food industry by cultivating food crops such as cassava, maize, vegetables, rice, etc. He is also adding value to Foods such as cassava to make two of his most popular food brands -Kailahun Gari and the Kailahun Fufu Flour. He processes palm Kernel into palm Kernel Oil. Mohamed is presently constructing a poultry for 1,500 layer birds in Segbwema Town, Kailahun District. Mohamed's journey as a farmer has earned him a place on prestigious international platforms such as United People Global, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa, Accra, Uuntuse, etc. #organicfarming #natureconservation #foodsecurity #UPGSustainability #TEF #YALI #upgbiasharaentrepreneur #sustainableagriculture

Empowering youth with sustainable agricultural practices! 🌱 Through the SAfA Tanzania project, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung - HRNS Tanzania is equipping young people in our project regions with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace conservation agriculture. As climate change intensifies, the agriculture sector faces growing challenges. HRNS is training youth to adopt resilient farming practices—like using dry grass to cover the soil after vegetable planting. This is an effective method to retain moisture and build healthy humus over time. SAfA Tanzania is a youth-focused project with the aim of empowering over 50,000 Tanzanian youth aged 15-30 in the regions of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya and Songwe, by enhancing their livelihood prospects. The project is a consortium of three implementing partners, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW) Tanzania, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung - HRNS Tanzania and Kühne Foundation Tanzania , and is being funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and SAfA gGmbH. Together, we’re working towards a greener, more sustainable future! #ConservationAgriculture #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment"

𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐊𝐚𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐁𝐀𝐍 KaFresh, a Ugandan agritech firm, has secured an investment from the Nairobi Business Angel Network(NaiBAN) to advance its innovative all-natural spray coating technology that extends the shelf life of produce without refrigeration. The technology, inspired by founder Jean-Paul Nageri's childhood experiences with his father's farming challenges, addresses a critical issue in Sub-Saharan Africa, where studies show that 80.4% of food losses occur during storage, handling, and transportation, with perishable items suffering losses of up to 55.9%. The company's solution, available in 500ml and 200ml packages, uses plant extracts to create a thin, soluble coating that preserves fruits, vegetables, and flowers at room temperature, eliminating the need for cold storage facilities. The NaiBAN investment will enable KaFresh to scale its operations, improve its technology, and expand its reach across Africa and potentially into international markets.  #AgritechInnovation #FoodSecurity #PostHarvestLoss #KaFresh #NaiBAN #SustainableFarming #AfricanStartups #AgriTechSolutions

🚀The launch of the #InyangeMilkPowder Plant in Nyagatare, #Rwanda a groundbreaking development by CRYSTAL VENTURES LIMITED is set to revolutionize modern farming in Rwanda. 🐄🌍 This state-of-the-art facility not only positions Inyange Industries Ltd at the forefront of the dairy industry but also significantly boosts Rwandan exports on the global market. 🌐✨ From an economic standpoint, this venture promises to: Enhance the productivity and efficiency of local dairy farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Generate employment opportunities, contributing to the economic growth of the Eastern region and beyond. Strengthen Rwanda's trade balance by increasing the volume and quality of exports which will bring in $$$💵💸. From a legal perspective, the establishment of this plant underscores our commitment to: Adhering to stringent regulatory standards to ensure the highest quality and safety of our milk powder products. Supporting fair trade practices and ethical sourcing, benefitting both farmers and consumers. Upholding corporate social responsibility by fostering community development and environmental sustainability. As we embark on this exciting journey, the Investors look forward to leveraging this new facility to drive innovation, foster economic prosperity, and reinforce Rwanda's position in the global agricultural market. #InyangeIndustriesltd #Crystalventuresltd #EconomicGrowth #Gereralcounsel #LegalCompliance #SustainableAgriculture #RwandaExports #DairyIndustry #Innovation #CommunityDevelopment