Our members

Our members represent every aspect of the food system, each contributing unique insights and expertise to advance DAFMA’s mission.

Below you can explore our consortium members by country origin, including their professional affiliations and roles within the collaborative network. This dynamic directory reflects the breadth and depth of talent driving our shared vision for a smarter, data-enabled food system in Africa.

Ethiopia

Dejene Jifar, Ethiopia Seed Association

Dejene Jifar

Executive Director | Ethiopia Seed Association (ESA)

Elleni Dereje, BOPINC

Elleni Dereje

Impact Manager | BOPINC

Mateo Klemmayer, ChipChip

Mateo Klemmayer

CEO | ChipChip

Tuji Jemal Ahmed, Haramaya University

Tuji Jemal Ahmed

Lecturer & Researcher | Haramaya University

Ghana

Munkaila Fusheini, Nansoni Farmers Cooperative

Munkaila Fusheini

Out Grower | Nansoni Farmers Cooperative

Rosemond Awusi, Yedent Agro Group of Companies

Rosemond Awusi

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

Wilfred Akapanga, Reality Maker Company

Wilfred Akapanga

Executive Director | Reality Maker Company

I joined DAFMA to learn and share with partners

Worlali Senyo, Farmerline Limited

Worlali Senyo

VP of Corporate Services | Farmerline Limited

Kenya

Alexander Fankuchen, Cinch Markets, Ltd.

Alexander Fankuchen

CEO & Co-Founder | Cinch Markets, Ltd.

Daniel Njiwa, AGRA

Daniel Njiwa

Director of Inclusive Markets, Trade and Finance | AGRA

Duncan Karari, SkiQa Group Limited

Duncan Karari

Director of Project Management | SkiQa Group Limited

Esther Kweyu, AfriBio Solutions

Esther Kweyu

Director | AfriBio Solutions

Getrude Alworah, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Getrude Alworah

Senior Research Scientist | Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Gideon Kariuki, Intraspace Market Consultancy

Gideon Kariuki

Managing Director | Intraspace Market Consultancy

John Rachkara, AGRA

John Rachkara

Senior Specialist | AGRA

Ronald Misigo, Agri Experience Limited

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.

Vincent Kimutai Bitok, Earthtree Kenya

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

Malawi

Mcloud Chirwa-Kayira, AGRA

Mcloud Chirwa-Kayira

Programs Specialist | AGRA

Nigeria

Ayomide Ogundeji, Olam Agri

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

Bilyaminu Bilyaminu Salisu, Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA)

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.

Essien Antia-Obong, Agroberra

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.

Fakunle Aremu, Cedro Royal Multiventures Limited

Fakunle Aremu

Managing Director | Cedro Royal Multiventures Limited

Luther Lawoyin, PricePally

Luther Lawoyin

CEO | PricePally

Mohammed Salman, Feeding Nigeria

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.

Olumide Ojo, Dynavest West Africa

Olumide Ojo

Founding Partner | Dynavest West Africa

Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, ColdHubs Limited

Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu

CEO | ColdHubs Limited

Olutayo Adesanya, Elmarine Pharmaceuticals Limited

Olutayo Adesanya

Operations Manager | Elmarine Pharmaceuticals Limited

Suleiman Abdullahi, Agridata Point Limited

Suleiman Abdullah

Chief Technology Officer | Agridata Point Limited

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

Tomisin Adefare, Topak Agro Hub

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

Yetunde Oyebade, Surplus Food Redistribution Initiative

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. 

Tanzania

Chidyaonga Chidyaonga, Agro-agency Group

Chidyaonga Chidyaonga

Agribusiness Data Analyst | Agro-agency Group

Justin Shirima, The Tanganyika Farmers’ Association
Lawrence Rusere, Digital Mobile Africa (DMA) Limited

Togo

Komi Atandi, Le Suranture Sarl

Komi Atandi

General Director | Le Suranture Sarl

Uganda

Moses Lubanga, TEDAFARMERS

Moses Lubanga

Farmer | TEDAFARMERS

I was inspired to join DAFMA to network.

Narcis Tumushabe, Farm Inputs Care Centre Limited

Narcis Tumushabe

Director | Farm Inputs Care Centre (FICA) Limited

Otto Simon Peter, Cycle Connect

Otto Simon Peter

Managing Director | Cycle Connect

Zambia

Kalimina Shamutete, Acumen Business Solutions Limited

Kalimina Shamutete

CEO | Acumen Business Solutions Limited

Other countries

Jess Bollinger, Blue Marble

Jess Bollinger

United States

Partnerships Lead | Blue Marble

Kamil Shafiq, Poket

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.

Naba Siddiqui, Poket

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

Nithya C., Olam Agri

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