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Winners of the first edition of Imali Agribusiness Challenge, an initiative by Imbuto Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, UNDP, and FAO.
Agriculture

Second phase of Imbuto Foundation's agribusiness challenge to offer funding to top youth projects

Monday, March 17, 2025
Imbuto Foundation on Friday, March 7, launched the second phase of its Imali Agribusiness Challenge, which aims to empower and scale up youth entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector. COURTESY
Agriculture

Imbuto Foundation’s Imali Agribusiness Challenge eyes greater impact

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Three women agripreneurs Dr. Never Zekeya Mwembela from Tanzania, and Kenya's Gladwell Karangi and Pauline Otila Kamwara were awarded at the Agroecological Food Futures Prize in Kigali on December 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Three agripreneurs women win prestigious ‘Agroecological Food Futures’ prize

Thursday, December 05, 2024
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Empowering Africa’s youth for thriving agri-food sector: FAO’s engagement at YouthConnekt 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Jean-Claude Niyomugabo at the World Food Forum 2024, on Tuesday, October 15, in Rome, Italy. Courtesy
Agriculture

World Food Forum: RICA graduate says addressing digital divide can help smallholder farmers scale their businesses

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Coffee washing station.
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FEATURED: Why supporting agri-SMEs can strengthen Rwanda’s entire food value chain

Monday, August 05, 2024
The participants pose for a group photo after the training in Kigali on January 24.
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FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda, USAID to raise agri-SME financing

Friday, January 26, 2024
Uwera shows off some of her produce. All photos: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Office or farm? Agronomist Uwera on fulfilment that comes with doing what you love

Friday, July 28, 2023
The Minister of Agriculture, Ildephonse Musafiri and the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, Sandrine Umutoni award one group during the awarding ceremony of the 15 young agripreneurs in Bugesera on Friday, June 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

PHOTOS: Imbuto awards 15 young agripreneurs

Friday, June 23, 2023
Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth (R), speaks during a panel discussion.He emphasized that it’s time for young people in agriculture to shine, be supported, and be recognised for the transformation.
Agriculture

‘Buy from Youth’: The drive to unlock potential of young farmers

Friday, June 16, 2023
50 projects selected in Imali Agribusiness Challenge were presented in front of a panel of judges composed of experts on May 4 at CENETRA Hotel - Kabuga.
Agriculture

30 innovative agribusiness projects pre-selected for funding

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Coumba Sow, FAO Representative in Rwanda during the interview. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Agriculture

FAO boss on Rwanda’s journey to achieving food security

Wednesday, March 29, 2023