This year, the world marks World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” As we celebrate the day, the call is clear: building sustainable, resilient food systems requires collaboration, innovation, and bold action. Ending hunger and ensuring that every community has access to nutritious food is not just a global responsibility; it is also a local one.
At Moja Tu, we believe education is one of the strongest tools for achieving food security. By equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to reimagine agriculture, we are cultivating a generation that views farming not just as a means of survival but also as an opportunity, an enterprise, and a catalyst for transformation.
One such young leader is Brian Wanyonyi, a second-year student in Agribusiness Management and Trade at Kenyatta University. His story reflects the power of education to shape not only his future but also the future of food security in Kenya and beyond.
“Agribusiness is more than farming. It’s about building solutions for food security, creating jobs, and transforming economies. For me, this is more than a career path; it’s my mission,” he starts us off.
Born and raised in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, Brian is the eldest of three siblings. His sense of responsibility for his family fuels his ambition to use education and innovation to not only uplift them but also contribute to Kenya’s food security and economic growth.
Brian is passionate about both livestock and crop farming, but what excites him most is the business side of agriculture, especially value addition. He has seen firsthand how farmers often work tirelessly yet fail to maximize returns because their products don’t go beyond the farm gate. His course is equipping him with the knowledge and tools to change this narrative by focusing on trade, management, and enterprise development.
“My vision is to establish a large agribusiness enterprise that combines plant and animal production, employs thousands of people, and exports products to the global market,” Brian shares. His dream is bold, but it is rooted in the reality of what Africa needs most, that is, solutions that bridge the gap between production and sustainable food systems.
If given the chance to innovate, Brian says he would create technology to permanently eliminate pests and diseases, one of the greatest threats to agricultural productivity. For him, this isn’t just about increasing yields; it’s about safeguarding livelihoods and ensuring food is always on the table.
Behind his journey is the unwavering support of Moja Tu, who not only eased the financial burden of education but also provided guidance and mentorship. This has allowed Brian to stay focused on his studies and dream even bigger. “Never give up,” he says. “Challenges shape you, and only the strong survive.”
Brian’s story is a reminder that agribusiness is about transformation. With education as his foundation, he is preparing to build enterprises that will feed families, create jobs, and inspire a new generation of farmers. His journey shows the ripple effect of investing in students: when they thrive, so does the future of food and farming.