08 Sep
About Us, Business Development, East Africa, Go Africa, Kenya, Product Launch, Technology

I-Go Africa Launches I-Go Lima mobile app to Increase Agricultural Production in Kenya & East Africa

Nairobi, Kenya – September 8, 2022

Sustainable agriculture is largely driven by interconnected systems across the value chain.  To this end, I-Go Africa (Kenya) and Go Africa Global announces launch of the I-Go Lima mobile app on Google Play Store. the I-Glo Lima mobile app serves a platform to connect farmers with mechanized, milling services and other services provided by I-Go Africa to bring to market forward looking solutions that will digitize agricultural production and sales in Kenya and East Africa.

The I-Go Lima Mobile app is powered by  Safaricom’s market leading M-PESA  service to maximize ease of use and flexibility for all users. Visit the Google play store and download the I-Go Lima app today.

Scan QR Code:

or download At: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igo.igoafrica

 

Indigenous Go Africa (I-Go Africa) led by Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, is pioneering rice production in Kenya by providing mechanized services to farmers in the Bunyala Rice Scheme. I-Go Africa has entered into partnerships with Cooperative societies within the Bunyala Rice Scheme to provide mechanization services with the fleet of tractors and harvesters it owns. I-Go Africa also purchases rice paddy and provides value addition and package rice for sales to local markets via its partnerships with local distributors.

“We have built this platform to ensure farmers get access to services, that increase production,, and productivity as well as access to  markets for their finished products,, through the Victoria Grain, rice brand,” states Dr Akhaabi, Lead Director at I-Go Africa. “I-Go Africa is also open to partnering with various cooperative societies and distributors today and in the evolving future for this and other partnership opportunities that may arise over time.”

Special thanks to our partners for which such an accomplish would not have been possible.

Government agencies:

National Irrigation Authority, Busia Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and  Busia County Government.

Equipment, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Technology partners:

CMC Kenya, Digifarm Farm Engineering Industries Limited (FEIL), FMD Kenya, FM WORLD Hello Tractor, LAKE AGRO,  PAN African Group,  Safaricom, SHAKTIMAN, SRITARAM, and, and

Financial Partners:

Absa Bank Kenya, Ecobank Kenya, National Bank of Kenya and NCBA,

About the I-Go Africa

Indigenous Go Africa (I-Go Africa) is a subsidiary of Go Africa Global LLC, a New York-based firm focused on agribusiness enabled by cutting-edge technology.  Https://GoAfricaGlobal.com

For More information.

Go Africa Contact:

Dr Akhaabi

+254 20-514-8160

info@I-GoAfrica.com

or visit the Google Play Store at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.igo.igoafrica

16 May
About Us, Avocados, B2B, Business Development, East Africa, fertilizer, Kenya, Kenya

Update for I-Go Africa Kenya (What we do, Our Values & Mission)

Global Announcement for I-Go Africa Kenya 

Below is a brief summary of the core objectives for Go Africa in Kenya & East Africa at large:

Vision 

We envision African economies that are integrated and participate competitively in global trading systems.

Mission

  • Establish strategic partnerships to promote value addition in the food production processes.
  • Promote strategic marketing partnerships between African food producers, suppliers and buyers.
  • Drive use of new and improved technologies, while building technical and human resource capacity to enhance food production and marketing processes

Update for I-Go Africa Kenya

After his studies in the United States and a 16-year long career in corporate America, Kenyan-American Mr. Hilary Akhaabi, Ph.D, decided to return to his motherland to embark on a new journey, in pursuit of his dream to achieve food security in Kenya.

He identified local talent who share the same vision and possess credentials in trade policy, as well as experience in regional and global trade. Together, they incorporated Indigenous Go Africa Limited (I-Go Africa) a Kenyan based affiliate of Go Africa LLC and began operations in 2021 specializing in rice production.

I-Go Africa’s goal is to offer a sustainable agriculture model through value addition while empowering women and youth among other marginalized groups

09 Mar
B2B, B2C, Business Development, Cashews, Cocoa, Coffee, East Africa, Farmers & Cooperatives, Go Africa, Kenya, Kenya, Nuts, Private Label, Teff Flour, Teff Grain, Tiger Nuts

Go Africa Global Joins Stanford Seed and the Aspire Business Growth Program

Nairobi, Kenya – March 8, 2022

Go Africa Global endeavors to stay on the cutting edge of technology in the food commodities sales arena internationally.  To that end, our company co-founder and chairman, Dr. Samuel Jones, has seized the opportunity to participate in the African Management Institute’s incubator program, the Aspire Business Growth Program, sponsored by Stanford Seed of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This Incubator is developed exclusively for Africa’s ambitious business owners and their senior leadership team.  It equips leaders with the core skills, tools, and strategies to grow their businesses, lead teams, and diversify revenue streams.  We are happy for this new development.

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01 Feb
About Us, B2B, Business Development, Commodities Trading, Commodities Trading, New Team Members, News, UAE

Welcome Mr. Lahai Leslie Lymon to the Go Africa Team!

We are honored to welcome Mr. Lahai Leslie Lymon to the Go Africa Team!

Mr. Lymon’s, role is Business Development Director, Go Africa ME  DMCC, Coverage is inclusive of the United Arab Emirates,  Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, and Africa.

In this capacity, Mr. Lymon brings dedication, creditability and transparency for Go Africa and our customers in UAE and global markets.

We are looking forward to the transformation that Mr. Lymon will offer to our business in the evolving future!

About Mr. Lahai Leslie Lymon 

Mr. Lymon has over over 15 years of experience in business development and Political advisory spanning through Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, and is fluent in French, English and conversational Arabic.

Mr. Lymon graduated with a specialty  in International Relation and Political Science from  Hult Business School / Huron University in 2005, where Mr. Lymon also studied for his Masters (M.A.) in International Relations. Mr Lymon  leverages on his vast global contacts network, geographical knowledge, cultural awareness and sensitivity, to ensure a favorable, profitable, sustainable and efficient conclusion in all his dealings.

Mr. Lymon is a British national originally from West Africa.

Mr. Lymon can be contacted via email at: llymon@goafricaglobal.com

09 Jan
About Us, Asia, Business Development, China, Commodities Trading, Go Africa

Welcome Mr. Wen Yi ,Liang ( 梁文毅先生 ) to the Go Africa Team!

We are honored to welcome Mr. Wen Yi ,Liang ( 梁文毅先生 ) to the Go Africa Team!

Mr. Liang’s, role is Lead Trading Manager for RCEP countries for Go Africa Global & Go Africa Asia PTE Limited (Singapore) .

In this capacity, Mr. Liang brings dedication, creditability and transparency for Go Africa and our customers in China and the Global Markets.

We are looking forward to the transformation that Mr. Liang will offer to our business in the evolving future!

About RCEP
This zone is The largest economic block which includes China, Japan, South Korea and The countries in Asia.

about Mr. Wen Yi ,Liang ( 梁文毅先生 ) 

Mr. Liang was born in China and was educated in the countries such as China , Canada , Italy and USA from where he was made the honorary citizen of New Britain, Connecticut. He has about 40 years working experiences in different countries in Europe , Africa, Middle East , USA and Asia.

Some of his recent and present experiences are as follows.
1.President of Wh Business Center in Los Angeles , USA for 10 years
2.President of Beijing JNU Investment Co.
3.President of Beijing JNU Health and Science Co.
4. President of Beijing Wilmer Implant Center
5. Partner in China of UAX  university ,Spain
6. Representative  in China of ABSA — American Board of Surgical Assistant
7. Chairman of Shanghai Redwood Equity Investment INC
8. Chairman of World Dental Meeting JNU
9.  Partner of JNU America
10. Advisors for projects eg. sugar plants now in some of the China Economic zones and Go Africa is invited to be the supplier.
As the lead sales manager in China, Mr. Liang is willing and ready to meet with all who are involved with the agriculture products such as sugar, soybean, corn , coffee, oil, etc.
His email：wliang@goafricaglobal.com
His cell phone: (86)18606310030

29 Mar
About Us, Business Development, New Team Members, South Africa

Welcome Dr. Neeraj Mistry, to the Go Africa Team!

We welcome Dr. Neeraj Mistry, Lead Director, Go Africa Global PTY LTD (South Africa), to the team

About Dr. Neeraj Mistry:

Dr. Mistry brings a wealth of experience in the areas of global governmental & non-governmental agency relationships and exposure to the team in the areas of agriculture, finance and trade.

Dr. Mistry’s near-term goals and objectives are to assist in our growth and expansion in financial relationships and trade in the region while also assisting the East & West Africa & European teams were applicable.

Professional experience:

Dr. Neeraj Mistry is a global health executive and public health physician with 20+ years of experience in non-profits, business, academia, and multilateral organizations. A South African national, his leadership experience includes delivering innovative initiatives to promote health, financing, and development in close partnership with donor governments, foundations, foreign ministries, and Fortune 500 companies.

Dr. Neeraj Mistry is a Professor at Georgetown University in the Department of International Health, where he teaches and researches the intersection of globalization and health, mental health, and international partnerships.

His former roles include, founding member and former Vice President of the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GBC), Managing Director of The Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Chief Medical Officer of Health Business Solutions.

Dr. Mistry received his Master’s degree in Health Policy and Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and completed his medical training at the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa.