Millicent Awino Okumu is a transformative leader in Africa’s agricultural ecosystem, driving innovation in agricultural inputs, technology, and market access for smallholder farmers and agrodealers. Through her work at Agriflex Ltd, she has optimized last-mile distribution, ensuring that over 300,000 smallholder farmers receive affordable, high-quality inputs on time. This has resulted in a 30% reduction in post-harvest losses and a 40% increase in yields, particularly through the adoption of drone technology for precision agriculture. 

A champion for women in agribusiness, Millicent has empowered over 20,000 women by providing training, financing, and digital tools to help them scale their ventures. By integrating digital innovation with localized extension services, she has strengthened food systems and enhanced climate-smart agricultural practices. Additionally, her strategic partnerships with agrodealers have led to a 25% increase in their revenue, fostering a more resilient and profitable agricultural value chain. 

With a vision for a tech-enabled and food-secure Africa, Millicent continues to pioneer solutions that empower farmers to produce more, earn more, and feed more, driving impactful change in Africa’s agricultural sector.