Who We Are - Strathmore Agri-Food Innovation Centre

About Us

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vision

To Spearhead Food System Transformation in Africa

Mision

To promote evidence-based interventions that catalyze sustainable private sector-led growth and innovation within food systems

Farm Solutions

Empowering Africa’s Food Future, One Innovation at a Time

SAFIC, a center of excellence within Strathmore University Business School (SBS), empowers agri-food innovations and supports the scaling of food systems across Africa. Our mission is to transform the agri-food sector and drive innovation in strategic areas. We are building a vibrant ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing by fostering partnerships and networks across Africa. By embracing cutting-edge technologies, data-driven insights, and interdisciplinary approaches, we significantly contribute to Africa’s journey towards food security, sustainable development, and economic prosperity. Through knowledge transfer and capacity building, we equip local stakeholders with the skills and expertise to implement innovative practices using advanced technologies. We promote a spirit of co-creation to develop collective solutions.

Our Values

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Pragmatism:

We value pragmatism over dogmatism, opting for facts, open mindedness, and flexibility. We prioritize agility, goals and outcomes. We get the job done, quickly and professionally.

Voices From The Fields

Seeds of Customer Satisfaction

What we believe

We believe that by being a service center that coordinates and puts information to the right hands for people to make decisions, we are driving transformative change. Our role as a change agent focuses on building competitive and innovative agribusinesses, empowering producers to find business opportunities, optimizing investments from development partners, and facilitating knowledge co-creation with research institutions.

Our Purpose

SAFIC is dedicated to co-designing evidence-based interventions that promote sustainable agricultural growth and innovation. This commitment involves the national and county governments, the private sector, and development partners. Using a data-driven approach, the center is increasing visibility across the entire agricultural value chain.