The African Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in agricultural input and value-added industries serving food and fiber production in Africa. Established in 2008 through the generous gift of Dr. Akin Adesina, an agricultural development professional with a passion and commitment to improve rural livelihoods in Africa, the award recognizes the invaluable role played by small and medium-size private enterprises in the continent’s long-term, sustainable development. The award is conferred by MM Inc. every year during the Making Markets Matter training program to an agribusiness entrepreneur whose efforts have made a outstanding positive impact on African rural communities.
Agribusiness Entrepreneur Award
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Eric Ndonye NgumbiAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2018 Director, Mulleys Supermarkets, Kenya |
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Monica Katebe MusondaAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2017 Owner and CEO of Java Foods |
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Vivian KleynhansAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2016 Founder and CEO of African Roots Wines |
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James Gichanga KaranjaAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2015 Founder and General Manager of Freshco Seeds Kenya Ltd. |
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Mahenye N.C. MuyaAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2014 Owner/Managing Director of Suba Agro Trading and Engineering Co. Ltd (SATEC) |
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Eunice K. MwongeraAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2013 Owner/Director of Hillside Green Growers and Exporters Ltd. |
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Jacky GoliathAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2012 Co-owner and Managing Director of De Fynne Nursery |
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Dinnah KapizaAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2011 Agrodealer headquartered in Mponela, Malawi |
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John Lennos MakoniAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2010 Chief Executive Officer of Gross Food and Agriculture Holdings (Pvt) Ltd Incorporating |
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Michael KijjambuAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2008 CEO and Technical Director of 1000 Cups of Coffee House |
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Agatha EllwoodAgribusiness Entrepreneur 2009
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