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Building Africa food systems through youth-led solutions

Assistant Professor of Health Communication at USIU-Africa Stephen Kimotho. [Courtesy]

Transforming Africa's food systems demands a fundamental shift in the prevailing narrative - a distorted perspective dominated by images of hunger, drought, and dependence.

While these portrayals reflect some realities, they obscure the vibrant potential, innovative spirit, and transformative power of Africa's youth. The outdated image of a farmer with a hoe is being replaced by tech-savvy young entrepreneurs spearheading agritech startups, armed with smartphones and AI-powered solutions.

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