About Us
Afrifoods Limited is a business development company registered under the company acts of Kenya in December 2015.
Afrifoods Limited
Afrifoods Limited is a business development company registered under the company acts of Kenya in December 2015.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
Reputable service provider of both sustainable business development and technical solutions
Mission
To enhance capacities of entrepreneurs and actors within their business ecosystem through provision of both business development and technical development solutions for enhanced productivity and sustainable integration.
Our Engagement Summary
Key metrics showcasing our reach and impact across Kenya and beyond
Total Headcount
42
Donors Supported
6 since 2015
County Presence
15
Regional Footprint
4
Staff Qualifications
5 PhDs, 12 certified business coaches
Our Business Model
Understanding our approach to creating sustainable business value
Model Type
'facilitator-driven' business model
Partners
private sector, development agencies and public sector
Our Approach
Considers business as value chains units that must be supported by looking at the weakest links within their interconnected units and actors to make markets work for business sustainably through commercialization within interconnected market systems.
Our Key Staff
Meet our team of experienced specialists dedicated to driving business development and technical solutions
Dr. Jimmy Mutunga
Enterprise development specialist
Has a PhD in Agribusiness management, an MBA in Food and agribusiness management and a BSc. In horticulture. Has an Executive certificate in Agricultural finance and has a post graduate diploma in project management.
Dr. Andrew Edewa
Agribusiness and food systems specialist
Has a PhD in Standards, an MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management Systems and a BSc. In Agriculture (Hons.) among other qualifications.
Dr. Jacintah Kinyili
Strategy and governance specialist
She has Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management, Master of Science (MSC) in Human Resource Management, Post Graduate Diploma (Upper credit) in Human Resource Management, Master of Education (Administration), Bachelor of Education.
Richard Muli
business and trade specialist
Strong finance professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Entrepreneurship, Bsc. In Horticulture.
Tollander Wabwire
Value chain specialist
Master of Arts, Development Studies, University of Botswana, 2005 (Cont'); Master of International Business Administration, United States International University, 2003; Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Technology, Hons. Egerton University, 2000; Certificates: Digital Supply chains and networks management; Digital analytics & Networks (DAC), financial services, project management, Deloitte University, 2017.
Ann Mbatha Kimani
Financial management specialist
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance, Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Finance, Certified Public Accountant - Qualified sections 1-6, Certified Public Secretary - Qualified sections 1-6.
Expansion Plans
Our vision for regional growth and expanded market reach
Rationale
Business scaling often transcend administrative borders. To achieve economies of scale and expanded market spaces, going regional is our priority.
Target Countries for Expansion
Sample Projects
A selection of our past projects showcasing our expertise and impact
Enhancing structured grain trade for small holders
Capacity building of 150 SMES for financial access in Eastern region
Agribusiness investment for market stimulation
Rural Small-holders; Capacity Development facilitation
Agribusiness investment for market stimulation
Kenya Semi Arid and Arid Livestock Enterprises Development Project (K-SALES)
Counties of Operation
We have established a strong presence across multiple counties in Kenya
15 Counties
Our Clients
We work with a diverse range of partners across different sectors
Multilateral Agencies
- USAID
- ukaid
- UNION (EU)
International Organizations
- Rafiki International
- LAND O'LAKES, INC.
- International Labour Organization
- ChildFund
- IIRR (INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION)
- Self Help Africa
- gain (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition)
- Act
- SNV
- Hivos
- Global Communities
Non-Government Organizations
- EAGC (EASTERN AFRICA GRAIN COUNCIL)
- CGA (CEREAL GROWERS ASSOCIATION)
- Africa Agribusiness Academy
- Ustadi
- EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION
- AIRD (AFRICA INITIATIVE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
- transform
- MESPT (MICRO ENTERPRISES SUPPORT PROGRAMME TRUST)
- ADS Eastern
- KCDF
Public Sector
- KALRO
- KEBS
- Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service