Afri Soko Connect Shines as Exhibitor at the Power for Food Partnership Launch

Afri Soko Connect Shines as Exhibitor at the Power for Food Partnership Launch – Pioneering Renewable Energy in African Agri-Food Systems

Why This Event Mattered:
Fueling Africa's Green Agri-Revolution
The AFS Forum 2025, themed around youth-led transformation of agri-food systems, served as the perfect stage for the Partnership's launch on September 2. Over 5,000 attendees—ranging from policymakers and donors to youth entrepreneurs and global funders—engaged in dynamic sessions on decentralized renewable energy (DRE), innovative financing, and cross-sector collaborations. Key highlights included:

Launch Session Insights:
A high-energy roundtable unpacked how solar-powered irrigation, cold storage, and agro-processing can combat climate risks and boost rural energy access. SNV's experts emphasized the "nexus" of food and energy, sharing real-world examples from ongoing projects in Kenya and Uganda.

Youth and Innovation Focus:
With Africa's youth at the forefront, the event spotlighted entrepreneurship strategies, including SNV's new Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (YEE) Strategy 2025–2030. This resonated deeply with our mission at Afri Soko Connect to amplify young voices in the agribusiness ecosystem.