The Government of Kenya has commended AGRA (Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa) and its implementing partner African Management Institute (AMI) on their commitment to strengthen leadership capacity in agriculture food systems through Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme.
Speaking during the graduation of Cohort 3 of CALA's Advanced Leadership Programme, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Agriculture, Dr Kiprono Ronoh, noted that the organization has demonstrated its dedication to equipping emerging leaders with the skills and vision needed to drive agricultural transformation across the continent. "This initiative (training on leadership) directly supports efforts aimed at building a resilient competitive and inclusive agriculture sector by governments across Africa," he said in a keynote speech read on his behalf by the Secretary of Administration in the State Department of Agriculture, Mr Rashid Khator.
He lauded the crucial role of public and private sector partnerships in transforming agri-business systems by fostering collaboration and networking through strategic partnerships and shared platforms. "We need a critical mass of highly trained leaders capable of applying and extending their leadership skills to drive innovation, enhance capacity and foster sustainable food production systems," stated Dr Ronoh.
A total of 40 delegates from eight African countries - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Nigeria and Ghana - were awarded certificates during the graduation ceremony after completing 16 months of rigorous training that also encompasses experiential learning.
