Youth Stories & Spotlights
Get inspired by success stories from young agripreneurs across East Africa who are transforming agriculture.
Faith Mumo
co-founder, Iviani Farm, Iviani Farm
Transforming agriculture through climate-smart innovation, value addition, and inclusive entrepreneurship, Faith Mumo is empowering thousands of farmers while inspiring the next generation of women leaders across Africa.
Assumpta Nakalema
Founder, Hatchrite Co. Ltd
From Class Project to Agri-Tech Revolution: How her story is Hatching Opportunities Across Uganda
Delvis Muia
CEO, Beecare Apiaries International Ltd
Sweet Innovation: How his story is Turning Beekeeping Into a Buzzing Agribusiness Across East Africa
Elizabeth Gakinya
Founder, Trident Analitics
Engineering Innovation Beneath the Surface: How her story is Bringing Smart Tech to African Fish Farms
Mo Osman Abdulkadir
CEO, Greenlife Agribusiness Ltd
Building Climate-Resilient Farms from the Ground Up: How his story Is Greening East Africa’s Food Systems
Washington Maina
CEO, Centro Energy Limited
Charting a Blue-Green Future: How his story Is Powering Growth Through Innovation in Aquaculture and Renewable Energy
Urbanus Mwangangi
CEO, Empire Innovation Kibarani Venture
Engineering Change: How his story is Powering Smallholder Mechanization in Kenya
James Venance
CEO, Africana Ventures (T) Limited
From Transport to Transformation: How his story Is Reinventing Agribusiness Logistics in Tanzania
Willy Katumwa
Founder
Feeding Innovation: How his story is Powering Uganda’s Fish Industry With Solar Technology
Prossy Eyabu
Founder/CEO, Boresha Mavuno Agritech
Cultivating Change: How her story Is Putting Farmers at the Center of Africa’s Green Transformation
Abner Dlamini
Raising a Generation of Grounded Agripreneurs: How his story Is Championing Legal Empowerment in Africa’s Food Systems
Joyce Ng’ang’a
Cultivating Courage: How Joyce Ng’ang’a Is Championing Inclusive, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Rural Kenya
Share Your Story
Are you a young agripreneur with an inspiring story? We would love to feature you! Share your journey and inspire others in the community.
What Makes a Great Story?
Elements we look for in featured stories
The Beginning
How did you start your agribusiness journey? What inspired you?
Challenges
What obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them?
Achievements
What milestones have you reached? What are you proud of?
Lessons
What advice would you give to other young agripreneurs?
Get Inspired, Then Take Action
These stories show what is possible. Now it is your turn to start your agribusiness journey.