From Soil to Scale: Dr. Florence Wambugu at CNN’s Global Perspectives on Africa Summit 2025 in London

“The elephant in the room is Africa’s $40 billion spent on imported food crops every year,” said Dr. Florence Wambugu, CEO of Africa Harvest, adding that many leaders are choosing to import rather than invest in their own countries.

Speaking during the “From Soil to Scale” panel moderated by Larry Madowo at the Global Perspectives: On Africa Summit in London, Dr. Wambugu emphasized the need for Africa to invest in agricultural technologies, especially high-yielding seeds, to reduce dependence on imports such as maize.

“We must diversify into more resilient crops like sorghum and millet,” she urged.

The event, held on November 3, 2025, offered a global platform where influential voices explored one critical question: What will it take to shape a new era of inclusive and sustainable growth as Africa’s momentum builds?

We are proud that our CEO, Dr. Florence Wambugu, was among the key speakers, sharing her insights on envisioning a sustainable future, and much more.

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