OUR HOSTS
Sheila Kari
Sheila Kari is a digital nomad with keen interest in everything music, traveling, fashion and gastronomy. Her posts on social are a mix of humor, current affairs and culture with a strong inclination to youth empowerment. She creates content that’s inspirational and shareable, connecting with audiences that are young, hip and energetic.
Sheila is also a social butterfly and will be seen in more places than one enjoying great music and vibes. She one day hopes to use her platform to create opportunities for the youth because the future holds so much for them.
jason runo
Jason is a free spirit and self-styled media man at
large. Jason has experience in multiple industries from
aviation to media. His current work is in bee keeping,
work as a corporate MC and as the lead man in the hit improve live event BYSS. He brings his agri-business
knowledge to the podcast and will lead conversations
targeted towards current practitioners
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Julius Maithya
Director, Kalamba Fruit Processing Plant
Julius Maithya is an agronomist with over 12 years of experience in agronomy. Currently, he is serving as the CEO of the Makueni Fruit Processing Plant where mango farmers are able to add value to their produce for local and […]
Maina Karuiru
National Coordinator MARK-UP Program
An expert in Food Security and Agricultural Development. Mr. Karuiru is the MARK-UP National Coordinator. He has a passion for helping agribusiness entrepreneurs access export markets.
Antony Kimeu Nzau
Commercial mango farmer
Mr. Nzau, a farmer and aggregator in Makueni County also trains mango farmers in good agricultural practices.
Dr Immaculate Maina
Minister of Agriculture, Nakuru County
Dr Immaculate Maina is the Minister of Agriculture, Nakuru County She has worked in the agricultural sector for the last 18 Years
Alex Muli
Director of Goshen Farms
Alex Muli Director of Goshen Farms helps to link farmers Makueni county to international markets. Goshen farms also produce a range of healthy fruit snacks sourced from local farmers in Eastern Kenya.
Mercy Mwikali
Farmer, Taita Taveta
Based in Taita Taveta County, Mercy has been growing French Beans for export for the last 5 years.
Ruth Munyoro
Founder Eat More Farms
Ruth Munyoro is a herbs and spices exporter from Subukia Nakuru County, Her expertise is in basil, thyme rosemary and lemongrass
Jospine Simiyu
Regulations and Compliance Manager at Agriculture and Food Authority
Jospine Simiyu from the Agriculture and Food Authority in Kenya has a wealth of experience is an expert in food safety, traceability, policy, and regulatory affairs.
Grace Wakio
Farmer, Taita Taveta
Grace Wakio from Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta county has been part of a farmer’s group growing french beans and snow peas for the last 3 years.
Moses Weunda
Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries, and Agribusiness
He oversees Busia County’s Agriculture department and ensures farmers get the training, quality seed and extension services needed.
Kirinya Kithinji
Director of Strategy, WYLDE International
He is a Director at WYLDE International and is a financial services professional with over 19 years of experience in the sector. He is passionate about helping small businesses develop strategies for growth.
Dr. Wasilwa Lusike
Director of Crop Systems KALRO
Dr. Wasilwa is now coordinating various research projects aimed at increasing food security and improving the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa.
Joshua Oluyali
Deputy Director of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture
With his beginnings as an extension officer, Mr. Oluyali has in-depth knowledge of the Agricultural sector in Kenya. His main goal is to mobilize and capacity build producers on good agronomic including responsible use of pest control products and other […]
Grace Wakio
Farmer, Taita Taveta
Grace Wakio from Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta county has been part of a farmer’s group growing french beans and snow peas for the last 3 years.
Quinto Oputan
Chili Farmer Busia County
Mr. Quinto Oputan has been growing chilies for local and export markets for the last 6 years. He is also a founder of a chili Farmers group in Busia county.
Claudio Warinda
Groundnut Farmer, Siaya County
Mr. Warinda has been a groundnut farmer for the last 3 years, He also distributes quality groundnut seeds to farmers in Siaya County.
Festus Wanambisi
Macadamia Nut Farmer Bungoma County
Mr. Wanambisi has grown macadamia nuts for the last 15 Years in Bungoma County. He also trains upcoming farmers on good agricultural practices for Macadamia
