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April 8, 2026
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How Rwanda’s Youth Are Powering Africa’s Agrifood Economy

How Rwanda’s Youth Are Powering Africa’s Agrifood Economy

By Nana Amoah NAIROBI, Kenya, April 8 - Every year, nearly 12 million young Africans enter the labour market, yet only about three million formal jobs are Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Young Africans, particularly in Rwanda, are increasingly driving the continent's agrifood transformation, turning agribusiness into a significant economic opportunity despite limited formal job creation.

  • Africa spends over USD 50 billion annually on food imports that could be produced locally.
  • Immaculée Mukamuhoza, a young entrepreneur in Rwanda, built a thriving agro input shop from a USD 300 investment.
  • The African food and agriculture market is projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, with young people filling critical gaps in value chains.

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