ASAAN Africa
Who We Are

Africa's Premier
Agribusiness Network

ASAAN Africa connects farmers, traders, investors, and agribusiness professionals across Kenya and the continent โ€” building the infrastructure for Africa's food economy.

Our Mission

To democratise access to markets, knowledge, and networks for agribusiness actors across Kenya and Africa โ€” from the smallholder farmer in Meru to the export trader in Mombasa.

Our Vision

A connected, prosperous African agribusiness ecosystem where every farmer, trader, and investor has the tools, information, and community needed to thrive in the 21st century.

Our Values

Integrity in every transaction. Inclusion of smallholder voices. Innovation through technology. Impact measured in livelihoods changed across Kenya's 47 counties.

2,400+
Members Across Africa
47
Kenyan Counties Covered
KSh 48M
Trade Volume Facilitated
180+
Products Listed

From a Kitchen Table to Kenya's Agri Hub

ASAAN Africa was founded in 2020 by a group of agribusiness professionals who saw a critical gap: Kenya's farmers and traders were disconnected from markets, information, and each other. SMS price alerts and Excel spreadsheets couldn't bridge the divide.

Starting with 47 founding members from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, we built a digital platform that combines a marketplace, community forum, and business intelligence tools โ€” designed specifically for African agribusiness realities.

Today, ASAAN Africa serves over 2,400 members across 12 countries, facilitating trade, knowledge exchange, and investment connections that power Kenya's food economy.

2020

Founded

ASAAN Africa launched with 47 founding members and a shared vision for connected agribusiness.

2021

Digital Marketplace

Launched the B2B marketplace โ€” first month saw KSh 2M in trade volume between members.

2022

County Expansion

Expanded to all 47 counties with county-level market intelligence and local events.

2023

2,000 Members

Hit 2,000 members and launched the Enterprise membership tier for large agribusinesses.

2024

Pan-African Vision

Extended network to Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. AI features launched.

The Team Behind ASAAN

Agribusiness professionals, technologists, and development experts united by a shared mission.

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Dr. Amina Wanjiru

CEO & Co-Founder

Former USAID agribusiness adviser with 15 years experience across East Africa.

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James Ochieng

CTO

Built fintech platforms for M-Pesa and Equity Bank before joining ASAAN.

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Faith Mutua

Head of Membership

Spent 8 years building farmer cooperatives in the Rift Valley region.

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Peter Kamau

Head of Marketplace

Previously ran export operations for a top 10 Kenyan fresh produce exporter.

Working With Leading Institutions

MOALF Kenya
FAO Kenya
AGRA
Kenya Export Board
AfDB
USAID Kenya
Equity Bank
KCB Agribusiness

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