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21/10/2026

🚀 HACKATHON 2.0 IS LIVE IN KISUMU!

Over the next 48hrs, will , and practical solutions at the intersection of climate change, food security and health.

We are focusing on 3 themes:
🌱 Climate Change & Adaptation – Developing solutions that strengthen .
🌾 Post-Harvest Loss Reduction – waste and helping farmers capture more value from their produce.
🥗 Sustainable Food Formulation – Creating nutritious, products that respond to community needs.

5 will be selected for incubation, with teams working towards the in February 2027.

The are taking shape💡

Thank you Climate KIC Climate KIC Entrepreneurship KCEO

Rhoda Ayieko Wallis Grant Tambo Joshwa Calvin Jodisi Babar Javed Brad Rickelman

19/10/2026

🚀 Meet the | Climate–Health–Food Hackathon 2.0

We are pleased to introduce our for the Climate–Health–Food Hackathon 2.0, happening on 21–22 October 2026 at Baraza Media Lab, Kisumu.

👏 Caroline Odera
👏 Calvin Jodisi
👏 Zeddy Misiga

Our will help identify 5 promising addressing , losses and sustainable to proceed to incubation and prepare for the in February 2027.

Together with KCEO and Climate-KIC, Afrifortified looks forward to seeing local innovators turn into practical solutions for our .

👏 Join us in welcoming our judges!

16/10/2026

🚀 Meet the for the Climate–Health–Food Hackathon 2.0!

We’re excited to introduce the 3 who will guide teams participating in the Climate–Health–Food Hackathon 2.0, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at Baraza Media Lab, Kisumu.

Meet our mentors:
👏 Mauga Moses
👏 Magdaline Kemunto
👏 Moralyne Mogere Mogusu

With 9 preselected and 3 , each mentor will work with 3 teams to strengthen their ideas, test assumptions and develop solutions around three key challenge areas:
🌱 Climate Change and Adaptation
🌾 Post-Harvest Loss Reduction
🥗 Sustainable Food Formulation

Selected teams will receive further and support through February 2027, helping them their solutions, develop , strengthen readiness and explore partnerships and opportunities for .

We look forward to seeing what these teams build when local innovation meets the right expertise and support.

Join us in welcoming our mentors!

Basil O. Malaki Rhoda Ayieko Kenneth Martwick Tambo, Brad Rickelman Climate-KIC Odhis Dee

09/10/2026

🌾 Meet Maureen Meso, Founder of Eco Rafiki Africa

How do you turn a into a that reaches consumers and creates business opportunities? For Maureen Meso, the journey is already underway.

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📍 Progress so far

- 7,000+ reached through the pilot, providing an opportunity to test the product with its intended consumers.
- 🏆 Award-winning innovation, recognising the work behind Nutri-Pop.
- KEBS certification underway, an important step towards meeting the requirements for .

🤝 How AfriFORTIFIED is supporting the journey
We are working with Maureen to strengthen Nutri-Pop’s readiness for market through:
✅ , tasting, and documenting technical feedback.
✅ refinement and preparation instructions
✅ and market research
✅ Support towards and commercialisation planning

What comes next?

The focus is on completing the process and preparing to to take Nutri-Pop to the next stage.

Maureen Meso’s journey demonstrates what can happen when food entrepreneurs receive on develop products, test them with consumers and prepare for market entry.

At AfriFORTIFIED, we are committed to helping entrepreneurs turn locally available ingredients into that can grow and reach more .

👏 Join us in celebrating Maureen Meso and the progress of Nutri-Pop!

22/09/2026

🚀 HACKATHON 2.0 CALLING FOODTECH !

Are you building a solution addressing , or challenges?

AfriFORTIFIED, in partnership with KCEO and Climate KIC, is looking for innovators to join our Climate–Health–Food Hackathon.

We’re looking for solutions in:
🌍 Climate Change & Adaptation
🌾 Post-Harvest Loss Reduction
🥗 Sustainable Food Formulation

What’s in it for you?

Selected teams will receive and through February 2027, including support to:
💡 & validate your solution
🚀 Prototype and prepare for
🤝 Access and market opportunities
💰 Explore pathways to and raise capital
🏆 Compete for at the Grand Pitch

9 teams will be selected — 3 per thematic area.
📅 Applications close: 29 Sept 2026
📍 Kisumu
🚀 Hackathon: 22.23 Oct 2026
🏆 Grand Pitch: Feb 2027
👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dWSmuD-G

Have an innovator in your network? Tag them or share this opportunity!



Rhoda Ayieko Moralyne Mogere Mogusu Zeddy Misiga Kenneth Martwick Brad Rickelman Babar Javed Tambo Joshwa Virgile Bahujimihigo

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03/09/2026

🌱 2.0 is coming to Western Kenya!

AfriFORTIFIED in partnership with Community Empowerment Organisation and KIC is preparing to host 2.0 in October 2026, focusing on rural — Kisumu, Siaya and Busia.

The proposed theme is:
🌾 Post-harvest loss reduction
🌱 Climate-adaptive food innovation
🥣 Sustainable & nutritious food formulations

The hackathon will provide to developing around loss reduction, , and sustainable nutritional .

Over the coming weeks, AfriFORTIFIED will begin consultations with stakeholders across the ecosystem—including , , , , and partners—to refine the theme, challenge areas and support model.

📍 Kisumu | Siaya | Busia
📅 October 2026

More details and the call for applications will be shared .

Have ideas on what the hackathon should focus on? We would love to hear from you.

22/08/2026

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31/07/2026

🎙️ NOW LIVE | AFRIPOD Episode 4: for Agrifood SMEs

Is the biggest challenge for agrifood SMEs a lack of —or a lack of readiness?

Join Rhoda Ayiekooda Ayieko, Executive Director of AfriFORTIFIED, in conversation with Doreen Zaki, a Raising Expert, as they share practical insights on how agrifood businesses can and scale sustainably.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why SMEs struggle to

✅ What are really looking for

✅ Emerging in Africa's agrifood sector

✅ Practical steps to become

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jIOHv08CPXQ

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30/07/2026

💰 Why do so many agrifood SMEs struggle to raise hashtag ?

Is it because hashtag isn't available or because businesses aren't hashtag -ready?

🎙️ Get a first look at AFRIPOD Episode 4 featuring Doreen Zaki as she shares practical insights on unlocking hashtag for agrifood SMEs.

🎥 Watch this teaser and join us for the full episode.

📅 31st July | 11:00 am (EAT)

Don't miss this insightful dialogue hosted by Rhoda Ayieko, Co-founder, Executive Director of AfriFORTIFIED.

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27/07/2026

🎙️ AFRIPOD Episode 4 Premieres on 31.07 at 11am
💡 Unlocking Capital for Agrifood SMEs

is one of the biggest challenges facing agrifood entrepreneurs, but is the real problem lack of , or lack of ?

Episode 4: ' for Agrifood SMEs' is an insightful conversation on what it really takes to secure and scale an agrifood business.
🎤 Host: Rhoda Ayieko – Executive Director, AfriFORTIFIED
🎙️ Guest: Doreen Zaki – Financial Advisor and Expert with over a decade of experience supporting businesses to raise private capital in Kenya.

Together, they unpack:
🔹 What capital raising really means for SMEs
🔹 Why many businesses struggle to secure investment
🔹 What investors look for beyond a great product
🔹 Emerging investment trends in Africa's agrifood sector
🔹 Practical steps to become investment-ready

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or ecosystem builder, this episode offers practical insights to help agrifood businesses grow and thrive.
📅 Premieres: Friday, 31st Jul 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 am (EAT)

Subscribe to The AfriPOD () YouTube Channel and be the first to watch.