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The Future of Food Systems Starts with Entrepreneurs Like Wanjiru Mambo

A new generation of entrepreneurs is reshaping food systems across Africa, finding smarter ways to reduce waste, create value, and connect farmers to markets. Among them is Wanjiru Mambo, Founder & CEO of Wedgehut Foods Ltd.

Drawing from her experience as an alumni of the Women SME Accelerator Programme, she shares insights on scaling a business, navigating challenges, and staying grounded in purpose—creating value for farmers, consumers, and communities.

To be considered for the Women SME Accelerator Programme, apply through the #VALUE4HER Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards (WAYA 2026).

Meanwhile, catch my chat with the phenomenal Wanjiru Mambo below:

Robynne Anderson

Robynne has extensive experience in the agriculture and food sector, working throughout the value chain – from basic inputs to farmers in the field to the grocery store shelf. She works internationally in the sector, including speaking at the United Nations on agriculture and food issues, and representing the International Agri-Food Network at the UN.Throughout her career she has worked with farm organisations like the Prairie Oat Growers Association, the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi and the Himalayan Farmers Association, as well as global groups, to further the voice of agriculture in the food debate. She has also worked with Fortune 500 companies growing worldwide businesses to assist them with issues management and strategy decisions.

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