I spent a few days in Kigali earlier this month for the Africa Food Systems Forum, and one thing I kept thinking about throughout the week was just how interconnected all of these conversations are.

We speak about climate change, food security, agriculture, trade and economic development as though they are separate policy areas, but in practice they really are not.

For many African countries, agriculture is a source of food, jobs, income and exports. So when climate shocks affect production, the consequences do not end on the farm. They affect food prices, household incomes, businesses and ultimately our economies.

What I appreciated about being at the Forum was hearing these conversations from different sides. You had farmers and businesses speaking about the realities of producing and getting products to market, alongside governments and development institutions thinking about policy, financing and the bigger systems around them.

It also made me think about trade, which is naturally where my mind tends to go. We can produce more sustainably, but we also need to think about what happens after production. Can farmers access markets? Can products move efficiently across borders? Are we processing enough of what we produce locally? And are our regional markets resilient enough when climate shocks disrupt production in one part of the continent?

I came away from Kigali with more questions than answers, but perhaps that is a good thing.

For me, the biggest takeaway was that Africa’s climate transition has to make sense within the realities of African economies. We need climate-resilient food systems, but we also need jobs, productive economies, stronger regional value chains and greater intra-African trade.

The challenge is figuring out how we build all of those things together.

A really insightful few days in Kigali, and definitely a conversation I want to keep learning from. 🌱🇷🇼

https://www.irena.org/Events/2027/Jan/IRENA-Youth-Forum-2027

World post-baech cleanup at mbudya island

DC Fast Charger installed in Dar Es Salaam POSTA ! Drive Electric with WAGA Motion

EV Charging made easy in Tanzania. www.wagamotion.co.tz

Looking for a co-founder to work on COOLROOF, a roofing system that keeps your home cool with zero need of electricity.

In May I participated in an agricultural event for its 20th Anniversary, the event commemorated 2 decades of empowering farmers, depositors, and stakeholders through a reliable agricultural trading system. Bringing together various leaders, farmers' organizations, financial institutions, the private sector and development partners.

"20 Years of Empowering Farmers, Depositors, and Stakeholders for a Sustainable Future," it highlighted the transformation of agricultural trade, engaging stakeholders in shaping the future of sustainable agricultural markets in Tanzania.

Islands for Tomorrow: Clean, Conserve, Connect

Join us on 26th September 2026 at Mbudya Island for a day of giving back to a place we love. We’ll spend the day cleaning, connecting, and enjoying the island while taking action to help protect its natural beauty. Together, under the theme “Islands for Tomorrow: Clean, Conserve, Connect,” let’s make our time on Mbudya count.

Book your spot and be part of the change! Contact +255 764 466 598

World cleanup day at salender bridge.

Powering conversations. Inspiring innovation. Shaping a sustainable energy future. ⚡🌍

Green Summit 2026 where ideas, partnerships, and solutions come together to drive the energy transition.