Our members

Dejene Jifar

Executive Director | Ethiopia Seed Association (ESA)

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Elleni Dereje

Impact Manager | BOPINC

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Mateo Klemmayer

CEO | ChipChip

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Tuji Jemal Ahmed

Lecturer & Researcher | Haramaya University

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Munkaila Fusheini

Out Grower | Nansoni Farmers Cooperative

Rosemond Awusi

Head of Human Resource and Corporate Affairs | Yedent Agro Group of Companies

Wilfred Akapanga

Executive Director | Reality Maker Company

I joined DAFMA to learn and share with partners

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Worlali Senyo

VP of Corporate Services | Farmerline Limited

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Alexander Fankuchen

CEO & Co-Founder | Cinch Markets, Ltd.

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Daniel Njiwa

Director of Inclusive Markets, Trade and Finance | AGRA

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Duncan Karari

Director of Project Management | SkiQa Group Limited

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Esther Kweyu

Director | AfriBio Solutions

Getrude Alworah

Senior Research Scientist | Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

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Gideon Kariuki

Managing Director | Intraspace Market Consultancy

John Rachkara

Senior Specialist | AGRA

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Ronald Misigo

Seed Systems and Digital Agriculture Consultant | Agri Experience Limited

I was inspired to become a DAFMA member because its vision aligns closely with my work in strengthening Africa’s seed systems and advancing digital solutions for agricultural transformation.

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Vincent Kimutai Bitok

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships Lead | Earthtree Kenya

I joined DAFMA to learn and contribute how data analytics can assist in reducing Post Harvest Losses in food in Africa

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Mcloud Chirwa-Kayira

Programs Specialist | AGRA

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Ayomide Ogundeji

Livelihood Program Manager | Olam Agri

I was inspired to join DAFMA because of its focus on leveraging data analytics to strengthen food markets and improve access to affordable, nutritious diets. This aligns with my work in supporting farmers and enterprises to build resilient supply chains and enhance livelihoods. I believe that better data-driven insights can transform decision-making and create sustainable impact across Africa’s food systems

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Bilyaminu Bilyaminu Salisu

Postgraduate (PhD) Student in Agricultural Sustainability and Research Associate | Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA)

As a researcher in agricultural development, I was inspired to join DAFMA to contribute my expertise in data analytics toward improving food market efficiency and empowering farmers across Africa.

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Essien Antia-Obong

Head Lead | Agroberra

As an Agricultural Economics lecturer and researcher with particular interest in Agri-food Marketing and trade. I believe DAFMA will provide the needed knowledge to bridge theory and practice of African food markets.

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Fakunle Aremu

Managing Director | Cedro Royal Multiventures Limited

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Luther Lawoyin

CEO | PricePally

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Mohammed Salman

Founder & Agricultural Risk Strategist | Feeding Nigeria

I was inspired to join DAFMA to transform raw data into actionable insights that can strengthen food security and empower farmers across Africa.

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Olumide Ojo

Founding Partner | Dynavest West Africa

Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu

CEO | ColdHubs Limited

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Olutayo Adesanya

Operations Manager | Elmarine Pharmaceuticals Limited

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Suleiman Abdullah

Chief Technology Officer | Agridata Point Limited

I joined DAFMA to network, share ideas and learn from like minds.

Tomisin Adefare

Team Lead | Topak Agro Hub

My inspiration to join DAFMA is to be part of a community that is redefining agriculture through knowledge exchange, innovation and collective action to transform challenges into opportunities for lasting impact

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Yetunde Oyebade

Founder | Surplus Food Redistribution Initiative

I joined DAFMA to access data that helps accelerate our project to reduce food waste and hunger in Nigeria and to network. 

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Chidyaonga Chidyaonga

Agribusiness Data Analyst | Agro-agency Group

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Justin Shirima

CEO | The Tanganyika Farmers’ Association

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Lawrence Rusere

COO | Digital Mobile Africa (DMA) Limited

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Komi Atandi

General Director | Le Suranture Sarl

Moses Lubanga

Farmer | TEDAFARMERS

I was inspired to join DAFMA to network.

Narcis Tumushabe

Director | Farm Inputs Care Centre (FICA) Limited

Otto Simon Peter

Managing Director | Cycle Connect

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Kalimina Shamutete

CEO | Acumen Business Solutions Limited

Jess Bollinger

United States

Partnerships Lead | Blue Marble

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Kamil Shafiq

Canada

Co-Founder | Poket

I became a DAFMA member because Poket is built on the belief that data should be community-generated, not extracted, and DAFMA fosters the kind of systems thinking that helps bring these last-mile insights to the forefront of global development.

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Naba Siddiqui

Co-Founder | Poket

I joined DAFMA to learn how companies operating in Africa are using data analytics to build resilient, healthy, and effective food markets in Africa

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Nithya C.

Project Coordinator | Olam Agri

Working with West African farmers, I have had the privilege to study and understand the various socioeconomic factors which deters true access and consumption of healthy diets. I have joined DAFMA to share and learn more about food systems in Africa

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