Can passive investment models revolutionize African agriculture?

Our Host. Kenneth Obayuwanna, an agri-investment strategist who’s unlocking new pathways for wealth creation in Africa—without the need to till the soil.

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we explore:

• How digital platforms are helping everyday investors earn big from agri-business
  

• What "non-farming" investment looks like in practice across Nigeria and beyond
  

• Strategies that reduce risk and increase ROI in agritech investing
  

• The role of partnerships and cooperatives in scaling impact
  

• Behind-the-scenes of the investor mindset: from small capital to big returns
  

If you’re an aspiring investor, agritech founder, or curious about how agriculture can scale without land ownership—this is your episode.

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Can data-driven farming end food insecurity in rural Africa?

Meet Esineye Shilombo, founder of Chiseko, a Zambian agri-tech startup building a digital bridge between smallholder farmers and high-demand markets. From IT lead at the U.S. Embassy to agri-innovator, Esineye is rewriting what it means to be a tech-powered changemaker in Southern Africa.

In this episode of AgriTech Founders Diary, we explore:

• How Chiseko uses market data and remote sensing to boost farmer productivity
  

• What it takes to turn a farming hobby into a scalable digital marketplace
  

• The power of bootstrapping, grants, and partnerships (like Hilton Hotel & Standard Chartered Women in Tech)
  

• Real challenges: power cuts, rural connectivity, and gender bias in tech
  

• Sustainable growth: building climate resilience through smart farming tools
  

• Why the future of African agriculture is borderless — and how Chiseko is scaling into Ghana
  

If you’re building in agri-tech, battling startup barriers, or just want to hear from a founder walking the talk, this episode is your spark.

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Can a $500 grant spark a sustainable agritech revolution?

Meet John Samuel, the 21-year-old founder of KITA Farms United, who’s reshaping agriculture in Northern Nigeria through circular farming, youth empowerment, and digital innovation.

In this inspiring episode of Agritech Founders Diary, we explore:

• How John scaled KITA Farms from 20 bags to 100+ using smart irrigation
  

• What circular farming really looks like in the Nigerian context
  

• How his startup empowers IDPs, women, and underserved farming communities
  

• The real story behind startup rejection and building resilience
  

• Tools and grant strategies that helped fuel their journey
  

If you're a farmer, tech founder, or change-maker, this is a masterclass in building sustainable agritech solutions with real impact.

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