Ken-Ya Dig It? A Sexy & Gender Responsive African Ag Revival

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Can an African farmer be both a style icon and a changemaker? Discover the new wave of Kenyan women who are making farming sexy by merging glamor with groundbreaking practices. These leaders blend tradition with innovation, bridge continents for Glocal community development, and lead a food revolution with gender-responsive, youth-focused strategies. See how female innovators use philanthropy and storytelling to bring appeal, turning farming into a beacon of climate resilience, equity, and inclusion — inspiring emerging leaders, and rewriting the narrative of what it means to feed the future!

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photo of Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg

Black Women in Executive Leadership (B-WEL) | Ford Foundation

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Vanessa Mukhebi

ReFED | Inspiration Corporation

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Format: Fireside Chat
Type: Session
Track: Food
Level: Intermediate