Nicodemus Omundo is a food systems innovator and culinary entrepreneur who brings a unique combination of practical expertise and forward-thinking vision to African food systems, viewing food as a powerful blank canvas for innovation rather than mere sustenance. His professional strength stems from a rare integration of culinary mastery, agricultural knowledge, food manufacturing insights, systems thinking, and educational leadership, allowing him to address complex challenges from soil to plate. What truly distinguishes him is his commitment to reimagining Africa's food future through the intersection of taste, nutrition, innovation, and humanization, pioneering the application of systems thinking and design principles to food challenges in the African context. Through organizations like Food Innovation Studio and Organic Life Limited, his books, and cross-sector influence spanning culinary arts to social entrepreneurship, he's creating practical solutions that empower small-holder farmers, reduce food waste, and catalyze food justice and sovereignty in Africa. His unwavering focus addresses the paradox of widespread hunger despite abundant resources, leveraging technology to create pathways for Africa to feed itself sustainably, equitably, and deliciously, ultimately transforming how the continent and world think about food as a powerful tool for creating healthier communities, regenerating ecosystems, and building more equitable societies.
I'm Elizabeth kamau 30yrs old from Kenya currently in timau meru county...have been working in a bar and restaurant for almost four years and I would like to start the same business maybe here or in another place but I don't have enough capital to begin the business.So if possible can you fund me so I can go on.
Hi everyone, I'm Amogelang, final-year university student with a passion for social impact work, driven by a desire to solve social problems and create businesses that meet people's needs. I'm especially committed to supporting mental health initiatives, alongside other social causes that promote well-being and positive change. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and learning new languages. I'm excited to use my skills and experience to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in my community and beyond.
My name is Francisca Assenga, a tax consultant with over a decade of experience in the consultancy industry. I am the founder of AgileTax Insights, a platform where I leverage my expertise to unpack fiscal policies, economic trends, and regulatory frameworks, translating them into actionable insights that guide business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders. I aim to collaborate with donor-funded initiatives and purpose-driven firms to raise awareness, facilitate workshops, and provide practical tools that help businesses grow sustainably while supporting policymakers and stakeholders in developing more effective and inclusive frameworks.
I am the Founder & CEO of Afrique Rising Trading in South Africa , an award winning Pan African Social Entrepreneur focusing on community development projects through mushroom capacitybuilding/training, farming, processing and circular economy, under the title " Reindustrializing communities through mushroom farming" a niche project aligned to 15 of tge 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063 Aspirations. I am driving this agenda "Reduce Aid, and Increase Trade" to create self reliance and sustainability through the mushroom industry, which can transform millions of lives in Africa.
I recently was honoured with Excellence in Leadership and Community Development Award at the British Council in Ghana, hostel by Imperial Network Group.
I am also the Founder and Chairman of Agroprocessors Association of Southern Africa, and Africa Head of Agriculture for the Informal Economy Development Forum.
I am the Founder & CEO of Afrique Rising Trading in South Africa , an award winning Pan African Social Entrepreneur focusing on community development projects through mushroom capacitybuilding/training, farming, processing and circular economy, under the title " Reindustrializing communities through mushroom farming" a niche project aligned to 15 of tge 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063 Aspirations. I am driving this agenda "Reduce Aid, and Increase Trade" to create self reliance and sustainability through the mushroom industry, which can transform millions of lives in Africa.
I recently was honoured with Excellence in Leadership and Community Development Award at the British Council in Ghana, hostel by Imperial Network Group.
I am also the Founder and Chairman of Agroprocessors Association of Southern Africa, and Africa Head of Agriculture for the Informal Economy Development Forum.