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Leading the change in Africa’s Food Systems

Welcome to the African Food Fellowship

We are a dynamic network of leaders working on radical change to transform food systems in Africa. We provide world class training, platforms, and networks to support collaborative action for healthy, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.

We are initiated by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Wasafiri Consulting with support from IKEA Foundation, Small Foundation, and GIZ on behalf of the German Government. Join us on this remarkable journey towards a thriving and resilient food ecosystem in Africa!

Food Systems Leadership Programme

Join our programme to gain essential knowledge and skills for food systems leaders. Learn from technical mentors, leadership coaches, and systems-change experts.

Country Networks

These are impact networks where food system leaders connect, learn, act, and belong. We curate the networks to elevate the collective leadership of Fellows during their journey towards food system transformation.

What are Food Systems Actions ?

Food systems actions help people across food systems to collaborate and adapt, driving positive and desired outcomes. Discover the features of food systems actions, and what they look like in practice.

Food Systems and Climate Change  

Climate action is at the heart of food systems transformation in Africa. Discover how our Fellows are leading initiatives to cut agricultural waste, restore soils, boost indigenous knowledge, and build resilient food systems — while ending hunger and increasing farmers’ livelihoods.

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From the land to the table: what leadership looks like in Africa’s food systems 

The idea that good leadership is essential for any kind of societal progress is not a new one. Societies have been organising themselves in structures with recognised leaders as far back as human history …

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How Richard Makuza built a coalition brick by brick

Picture a coalition meeting that almost didn’t happen. The year is 2023, and Richard Makuza is making a series of phone calls. To World Food Programme, to …

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Fifth cohort of Kenya Fellows graduates from leadership programme

The African Food Fellowship on Friday 10 July, 2026, graduated its 5th cohort of Kenyan Fellows. Some 23 Fellows received certificates for successfully completing our prestigious Food Systems …

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Who wins and loses as per Kenya’s new agriculture Budget?

The National Treasury has this year allocated Kes 64 Billion to agriculture, recording an increase of Kes 16.4 billion from last year’s allocation. This is …

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Influencing government’s planning and budgeting cycles- are you ready?

Food system financing is critical for shaping the pace of change and scaling proven solutions towards the desired transformation. Yet, its often mentioned that finances, …

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What healthy soil can unlock: food security, healthier communities, and thriving agro-businesses.  

Right now, government officials are deciding which fertilisers Kenyan farmers can afford to buy. For years, the answer has been largely the same: synthetic, subsidised and delivered at scale. Organic alternatives …