Regional Virtual Policy Dialogue: Scaling Youth-Led Agribusiness in East Africa
About This Event
Join policymakers, youth leaders, agripreneurs, financial institutions, researchers, and innovators from across East Africa for a high-level Regional Virtual Policy Dialogue on strengthening youth-led agribusiness through policy, digital innovation, financing, and regional collaboration. The dialogue will explore opportunities under the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), digital agriculture, inclusive finance, and strategic partnerships that empower young entrepreneurs to transform agrifood systems. Participants will engage with regional experts from the EAC Secretariat, AGRA, Generation Africa, EAFF, SPARK Network, the East Africa Agritech Youth Ecosystem Alliance (EAAYEA), and WFF kenya chapter while, contributing to actionable policy recommendations that will support sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems across East Africa.
What You'll Learn
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Understand the EAC regional integration framework and opportunities for youth-led agribusiness.
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Explore financing pathways and investment readiness for youth entrepreneurs.
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Learn about innovative AgriTech solutions transforming East Africa's agrifood systems.
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Strengthen knowledge of regional policy dialogue and cross-border trade opportunities.
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Build strategic partnerships that support sustainable youth-led enterprises.
Prerequisites
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Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or AgriTech.
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Interest in youth leadership and entrepreneurship.
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No prior experience required.
Facilitators / Instructors
Belinda Omino
World Food Forum Kenya Chapter
Belinda Omino is the Local Action Lead at the World Food Forum Kenya Chapter and has extensive experience coordinating youth-led agricultural initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and regional policy dialogue.
ELIZABETH GAKINYA
Youth Advocacy & Policy Engagement Lead World Food Forum Kenya Chapter
Elizabeth Wanjiru Gakinya is the Youth Advocacy & Policy Engagement Lead at the World Food Forum Kenya Chapter and Founder of Trident Analytics. She champions youth inclusion, digital agriculture, innovation, and regional collaboration across East Africa.
Speakers
DAVID WAFULA
CAADP Coordinator, EAC Secretariat
David Wafula is the CAADP Coordinator at the East African Community Secretariat, where he supports regional agricultural policy, integration, and implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). His work focuses on advancing sustainable agrifood systems, regional cooperation, and opportunities for youth in agriculture.
SOPHIE NABULIRI
Youth Engagement Lead , Generation Africa
Sophie Nabuliri is the Youth Engagement Lead at Generation Africa, where she champions youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation in Africa's agrifood systems. She works with young agripreneurs across the continent to promote inclusive growth and sustainable food systems.
BRIAN SERONEY
SPARK Network
Brian Seroney works with SPARK Network to support youth entrepreneurship through enterprise development, strategic partnerships, and access to finance. His work focuses on strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and helping young businesses become investment-ready.
STEVEN MUCHIRI
Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)
Steven Muchiri is the Executive Director of the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), where he leads regional initiatives that strengthen farmer organizations, improve market access, and promote inclusive agricultural development. He is a strong advocate for youth participation and financial inclusion in agrifood systems.
PROSSY AMONG EYABU
Agri-tech Architect EAAYEA Uganda Chapter Lead
Prossy Among Eyabu is the Uganda Chapter Lead of the East Africa Agritech Youth Ecosystem Alliance (EAAYEA). She is passionate about leveraging digital technologies to transform agriculture, empower smallholder farmers, and accelerate youth-led innovation across Africa.
