Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu, discusses the potential for Africa's next tech revolution to emerge from rural communities rather than traditional urban centers like Nairobi and Lagos. He highlights how Mawingu, as Kenya's largest ISP for rural and peri-urban areas, is contributing to this transformation by fostering innovation and attracting investment in less populated regions.

In Kenya, nearly a third of the country's agricultural land is now controlled by individuals living in urban areas, a trend that has developed over the past two decades. This phenomenon is also observed in other African nations such as Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Urban residents are increasingly investing in rural farmlands, motivated by rising food prices, liberalized agricultural markets, and the growing demand for food in urbanizing regions, according to The Conversation Africa.

At the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS 2026) Conference in Nairobi, agroecology advocates emphasized that the future of Kenya's food system depends not only on agricultural production but also on farmers' ability to earn a decent living. They called for increased investment in sustainable agriculture to support this goal.

In Tanzania and across Africa, farmers are increasingly adopting agroecology, a sustainable agricultural approach that integrates ecological principles with local knowledge and innovation. This shift aims to enhance food security and resilience against climate shocks while improving productivity and income for households that rely on agriculture for their livelihoods.

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has received the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion from the World Food Prize Foundation, recognizing its two decades of efforts in transforming food systems across Africa. Since its establishment in 2006, AGRA has collaborated with various partners, including governments and NGOs, to enhance agricultural practices and food security on the continent.

Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.