Young people have been challenged to take the lead in modernising the continent’s food systems by turning their tech-driven ideas into profitable, sustainable businesses particularly through tech-farming.
In the Ayute Gala hosted by the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre and Heifer International in Nairobi, on Thursday evening, 18 young innovators were celebrated for developing practical solutions such as AI-powered crop sensors and solar-powered irrigation designed to help small-scale farmers overcome the devastating effects of climate change. By providing these finalists with significant funding, expert mentorship, and a platform to pitch to top investors, the event demonstrated how empowering youth through Agritech can directly solve food shortages and create jobs.
