East Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a transformation, with startups leveraging technology and innovation to address challenges and create sustainable solutions. Here are five East African startups that are revolutionizing agriculture:

1. Twiga Foods (Kenya)

Twiga Foods is a leading Kenyan agritech startup connecting farmers to markets using a mobile platform. By streamlining the supply chain, Twiga helps farmers reach retailers more efficiently while reducing food wastage. The platform enables farmers to access market prices, credit, and logistics services.

2. FarmDrive (Kenya)

FarmDrive leverages mobile technology to provide smallholder farmers with access to credit. By using data analytics to assess creditworthiness, FarmDrive connects farmers to financial institutions that may otherwise overlook them. This empowers farmers to scale up their operations and improve productivity.

3. SokoFresh (Kenya)

SokoFresh is transforming the agricultural sector by providing an online platform for the buying and selling of fresh produce. The platform helps farmers and traders connect directly, ensuring fair prices and minimizing waste. SokoFresh also enables farmers to access key market insights and logistics support.

4. AgriProFocus (Tanzania)

AgriProFocus supports agricultural entrepreneurs by providing them with networking opportunities, training, and access to financing. Their initiatives focus on strengthening the agri-business ecosystem in East Africa by fostering collaboration between farmers, businesses, and investors.

5. Precision Agriculture for Development (Uganda)

Precision Agriculture for Development (PAD) in Uganda is revolutionizing how farmers access advice on improving productivity. Through a mobile-based platform, PAD provides personalized agricultural advice, helping farmers make informed decisions on pest control, irrigation, and crop management, which boosts yields and incomes.