We are a radical movement of leaders working to transform food systems in Africa.
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Africa’s food insecurity is not a policy problem, it is an implementation problem.
Our ED, @PascalMurasira, shares why stronger leadership, better coordination, and systems thinking are essential to transforming Africa’s food systems.
Link: theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sus…
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The @_AfricanFood Fellowship is helping build leaders who can turn ideas into action.
Read more👇on this article theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sus…
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African Food Fellowship retweeted
May 25
This past week, the leadership of the African Food Fellowship (@_AfricanFood) met in Nairobi to advance the transition to an independent African institution, following more than 5 years of incubation with Wageningen University (Netherlandss) and Wasafiri (Kenya).
Building on proven concept, AFF is evolving into a continental platform for food systems leadership.
Discussions addressed governance, financial resilience, AI applications, and the 2035 vision.
I am so proud to be part of the team building this exciting institution.
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Africa’s livestock sector holds enormous potential to drive food security, create jobs, strengthen livelihoods, and power economic growth. However, unlocking that potential will require more than policy dialogues.
talkafrica.co.ke/african-foo…
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One message stood out clearly throughout the conversations - transformation will only happen when governments, private sector players, development partners, researchers, and communities work together with a shared vision.
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As highlighted during the discussions, Africa must move from strategy to action” in transforming agriculture and livestock systems. Read more on this news article 👉 talkafrica.co.ke/african-foo…
Catch highlights of the engagement in this short clip as you kick off your week!
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📢 Just one day left to our next Insight Session.
Dr Pamela A. Marinda and Prof. Richmond Aryeetey will be in the house delving into the matter of food environments.
Have you registered yet? Here's the link 👉 share-eu1.hsforms.com/1xLRWX…
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African Food Fellowship retweeted
May 17
Heading to a Team retreat in Nairobi to decide on how we will run the African Food Fellowship between now and 2035.
This crucial step follows a series of in-person and virtual consultations held with AFF Fellows in both Kenya and Rwanda.
Follow our journey at @_AfricanFood
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An absolute pleasure to host you for an evening of such rich conversations, and to celebrate #foodsystemsleadership in action.
May 14
Strong food systems depend on collaboration, innovation and partnerships that connect policy, research and community impact.
This evening, I joined leaders, researchers and fellows at the African Food Fellowship Engagement Forum to discuss the future of Kenya’s livestock industry and broader efforts to strengthen food systems across the region.
We reflected on progress in dairy and meat exports, livestock vaccination, rangeland restoration, youth empowerment and market systems aimed at improving farmer incomes and access to markets.
Government remains committed to building resilient and commercially viable livestock value chains that create more opportunities for farmers, women and youth. #FoodSystemsLeadership
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African Food Fellowship retweeted
May 14
Strong food systems depend on collaboration, innovation and partnerships that connect policy, research and community impact.
This evening, I joined leaders, researchers and fellows at the African Food Fellowship Engagement Forum to discuss the future of Kenya’s livestock industry and broader efforts to strengthen food systems across the region.
We reflected on progress in dairy and meat exports, livestock vaccination, rangeland restoration, youth empowerment and market systems aimed at improving farmer incomes and access to markets.
Government remains committed to building resilient and commercially viable livestock value chains that create more opportunities for farmers, women and youth. #FoodSystemsLeadership
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Happening now: we are delighted to host the Principal Secretary State Department for Livestock Development, @jmueke, for a strategic exchange on the livestock sector in Kenya.
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PS @jmueke on the value of collaborations: “You bring people on board through continuous engagement. Listen to people, give them the right information, have healthy conversations. Don’t just do what you want, carry the people with you. It is not easy but you adjust as you go.”
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PS @jmueke to Fellows: "Leaders in this sector, such as yourselves, need to step up as credible sources of information. You are trusted and your opinion matters."
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