30 May
B2B, B2C, East Africa, Kenya, New Products, News, Partners, Press Releases, Product Launch, Rice

I-Go Africa Showcases Victoria Grain® Rice Products at Kenya Investment International Conference 2023, Representing Busia County

Press Release

Nairobi, Kenya –May 30, 2023

I-Go Africa, a leading agricultural enterprise, is thrilled to announce the inclusion of its highly acclaimed Victoria Grain® Rice products in the esteemed Kenya Investment International Conference, proudly representing the products originating from Busia County. The conference, hosted by the Kenya Investment Authority, is set to take place from May 29 – 31, 2023, at the Safari Park Hotel – Nairobi, Kenya.

The Kenya Investment International Conference is a significant event that brings together prominent investors, business leaders, and policymakers from around the world. It serves as a platform for fostering investment opportunities, showcasing innovative products, and promoting economic growth in Kenya and the broader East African region.

 

As one of the key agricultural players in Busia County, I-Go Africa has gained recognition for its commitment to excellence, sustainable practices, and high-quality products. The inclusion of their renowned Victoria Grain Rice in the conference’s product display is a testament to the company’s dedication to promoting Busia County’s agricultural sector on a global stage.

Victoria Grain Rice®, a flagship product of I-Go Africa, is renowned for its exceptional quality, distinct aroma, and delicious taste. Cultivated in the fertile lands of Busia County, this premium rice variety has gained popularity among discerning consumers, both domestically and internationally. Its consistent quality, superior nutritional value, and sustainable farming practices have made it a preferred choice for individuals, restaurants, and food industries alike.

 

By featuring Victoria Grain® Rice at the Kenya Investment International Conference, I-Go Africa aims to attract potential investors, distributors, and partners interested in collaborating with Busia County’s agricultural sector. The conference provides an ideal platform to showcase the diverse range of opportunities available in the county, with Victoria Grain Rice serving as a prime example of the region’s agricultural prowess and potential.

As a socially responsible enterprise, I-Go Africa is committed to empowering local farmers, ensuring fair trade practices, and contributing to the sustainable development of Busia County. By participating in the Kenya Investment International Conference, I-Go Africa strives to forge meaningful partnerships, share its success stories, and create avenues for growth and prosperity in the region.

 

Visit the Kenya Investment International Conference website at https://kiico.invest.go.ke/ for more information on the event and to explore the wide array of innovative products showcased by I-Go Africa and other prominent exhibitors.

About I-Go Africa

I-Go Africa is a leading agricultural enterprise operating in Busia County, Kenya. With a focus on sustainable farming practices and the production of high-quality agricultural products, I-Go Africa strives to contribute to the economic growth and development of the region. The company’s flagship product, Victoria Grain Rice, has garnered acclaim for its superior quality, nutritional value, and ethical sourcing. Visit: https://goafricaglobal.com/i-goafrica/ for more information.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Akhaabi

+254 20-514-8160

info@I-GoAfrica.com

About Victoria Grain® Rice

Victoria Grain® Rice is available in various sizes ranging from 5kg to 50kg for both wholesale and retail customers. Visit  https://wp.me/Pa94C5-3Y8    for more information.

More about Indigenous Go Africa (I-Go Africa)

Indigenous Go Africa (I-Go Africa) led by Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, has been operating in the rice value chain for the last two years, pioneering rice production in Kenya by providing mechanized services, value addition services, and sourcing for markets for farmers. I-Go Africa, led by Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, owns a fleet of tractors and harvesters to ensure its goals are reached, and also provides management services to tractor owners to help them maximize their revenues.

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

 

For More information.

Go Africa Contact:

Dr Akhaabi

+254 20-514-8160

info@I-GoAfrica.com

 

29 Oct
B2B, B2C, East Africa, Go Africa, Kenya, New Products, Product Launch, Rice, Technology

Go Africa Partners with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Platform To Offer Seamless Access For Agricultural Services In Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – October 29,, 2022

Sustainable agriculture is largely driven by interconnected systems across the value chain.  To this end, Go Africa Global announces extended partnership with Safaricom and their DigFarm Platform, to offer extended service offerings toward increasing Agricultural production and food security. . Both companies have come together to leverage their synergies to put forward solutions that will digitize agricultural production in Kenya.

Farmers & cooperatives can leverage this integration by using the I-Go Lima Mobile app for reservations and booking of agricultural services.  The I-Go Lima 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 the QR code: Or visit : 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. The aim is to set off and kick-start truly mechanized agricultural production which in turn will result in increased productivity and production of rice within the scheme. Mechanization of agricultural production is part of the larger initiative of I-Go Africa; as it intends to purchase the rice paddy and provide value addition and package rice for sale. Once completed, we anticipate increasing production 6x from current levels resulting in USD 3.0M in total sales annually.

“DigiFarm, is an instrumental partner in this initiative and we appreciate Mr. Omondi Kasidhi, of  DigiFarm Kenya LTD, for his support,” states Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, CEO at I-Go Africa. “I-Go Africa is also open to partnering with various cooperative societies today and in the evolving future for this and other partnership opportunities that may arise over time.”

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. info@I-GoAfrica.com or visit https://goafricaglobal.com/i-goafrica/

 

About DigiFarm Kenya LTD

DigiFarm Kenya LTD,  DigiFarm is a FREE Safaricom service that offers farmers convenient, one-stop access to quality farm inputs at discounted prices, input loans, learning content on farming as well as access to market. Other value-add services provided through DigiFarm include insurance yield cover and extension services through remote agronomists located at the DigiFarm call center or on ground DigiFarm Village Advisors (DVA).. https://www.safaricom.co.ke/media-center-landing/frequently-asked-questions/digifarm

 

For More information.

Go Africa Contact:  Hilary Akhaabi, PhD

+254 20-514-8160

info@I-GoAfrica.com

 

DigiFarm Kenya LTD Contact:

Omondi Kasidhi

Director, DigiFarm Kenya LTD

Safaricom PLC email OKASIDHI@Safaricom.co.ke

PrePay: Call 100 (Free) Or +254 722 002100 (chargeable) Email:customercare@safaricom.co.ke

PostPay: 200 (Free) Or +254 722 002200 (chargeable) Email: advantage@safaricom.co.ke

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

11 Jun
East Africa, Kenya, Kenya, Rice, Tanzania

Introduction of Victoria Grain Brand Rice Products (I-Go Africa)

Product/Marketing  Announcement

I-Go Africa (Kenya) announces the introduction of its line of rice products for the East African Market called Victoria Grain.

Victoria Grain is the brand of rice products, distributed by Indigenous Go Africa Limited (I-GO Africa). I-GO Africa works with over 2000 farmers in over 3000 acres of rice to ensure uniformity in the production of rice from research, laboratory, seed plant, rice mill, and packaging plant. We have pioneered a hybrid method where both the farmer and Indigenous Go Africa benefit from the exclusive relationship.

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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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13 Jan
Avocados, B2B, Commodities Trading, Commodities Trading, East Africa, European Union, Farmers & Cooperatives, Food Health & Safety, Go Africa, Kenya, Kenya, Macadamia Nuts, Mangoes, Middle East, New Products, Nuts, Product Launch, Tanzania

Go Africa® B2B horticulture, fruit, & nut Global Offerings (Avocados, Mangoes, & Macadamia Nuts)

Go Africa,, fully supports sustainable, agriculture, and Food Security initiatives, in concert with our customers, and partners throughout the world.

We would like to provide an overview of our horticulture, fruit, and nut, Commodity products,, ( Mangoes, Avocados, Macadamia Nuts, and other fruits, and nuts, From Kenya, Tanzania, East, and South African regions.  in Kenya and East Africa via, our subsidiary, Indigenous Go Africa, (I-Go Africa),

In concert  with I-Go Africa, we facilitate local transactions for the United Arab Emirates and GCC countries via our subsidiary Go Africa ME, DMCC for a local presence.

For European Union Countries, I-Go Africa is Global GAP certified and can work with our Go Africa Subsidiaries as applicable.

In concert with I-Go Africa, we facilitate local transactions for the Asia, and China  via our subsidiary Go Africa PTE LTD.  for a local presence.

Mangoes

The main varieties of mangoes we can provide are,, Apple,, Kent, and NgoweGo,   Go Africa primarily focuses on exports of  Apple Mangoes, due to their sweet flavor and “melt in your mouth” characteristics  and a texture that is free of fiber.

We can also provide Mango Pulp and Dried Mangoes per request.

Packaging: Our packing size are 4kg corrugated boxes, made from virgin kraft line. The box is of the highest level of hygiene, and free of contaminants. A box contains 7-16 mangoes

Sea Freight: By sea, mangoes are transported in 20 or 40 ft containers,, containing 2,560 or 6000 cartons, depending on the size of the container. We also offer air freight.

Traceability:  Food Safety Standards are key to our processes,, and we ensure our products can be traced back to all of our suppliers, and farms.

Avocados.

For Avocados: we can supply four varieties which are:  “Jumbo” or “ Kienyeji”, Green sweet, or Fuerte, Hass, and Pinkerton.

PACKAGING:  Avocados are packed in 4kg boxes (carton), with each box holding between 12 to 26 pieces  depending on fruit size. Alternative packing is done in 10kg boxes, or in the latest packaging in plastic crates.

Macadamia nuts

Go Africa, Provides Macadamia nuts, in the following Styles that comprise whole Nuts, Half nuts,, pieces, and chips:,, Style 0,, Style 1 Large, Style 1 Small, Style 4 Large, Style 4 Small, Style 5, and Style 6

Go Africa Macadamia Nuts are packaged  (Vacuum sealed foiled), 11.34kg / 25lbs boxes [

At Go Africa, we endeavor  to improve the countries and markets through sustainability and conservation initiatives.

At Go Africa, We collaborate with our inspection, Q&A, and compliance partners,, (Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), CCCIC, Global GAP, SGS, the USA FDA, and the USDA), to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the ordering, packaging, shipping and logistics processes.[

Go Africa has launched and implemented a comprehensive food health & safety program, ensuring  its suppliers  and partner facilities are in alignment with the USA foreign supplier verification program (FSVP) rules and processes, in concert with the USA, (Food safety Preventative controls Alliance).  Thus, our customers and partners can rest with assurance that all products exported meet established health and safety protocols for all products that are exported to the USA and Global Markets.

 

We also offer custom and private labeling, packing and packaging options to suit your requirements. contact us for more information.

We also work to increase efficiencies by leveraging technologies such as  E-logistics, and E-bill of Lading,  to provide timeliness and transparency to our customers and stakeholders in the ecosystem.

Let us know how Go Africa can assist your with your requirements for Mangoes, Avocados,, Macadamia Nuts,, and other fruits, and nuts,, or other commodities requirements.

Email us at quotes@goAfricaTrading.com or at, info@I-GoAfrica.com  or call us at +1646-838-1330,  or, +254-205148160

11 Nov
East Africa, fertilizer, Go Africa, Kenya, Kenya, Rice

Media Alert: Go Africa & the Bunyala Rice Irrigation Project (Kenya) moves forward.

Below is a summary of the events from meetings held on 11-09, and 11-10-2021.

The vision of the 360 Degree Rice to Market initiative moves forward.

Bunyala Rice Irrigation Scheme is set for full mechanization following
an existing partnership initiated by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce Busia Chapter between Go Africa Limited and Bunyala Rice Scheme-Cooperative Societies.

KNCCI Busia Chapter Chairman, Sylvanus Abungu said the collaboration is aimed at mechanizing the scheme, increase production, achieve high quality yields, set up Modern Rice Milling Plant, Packaging and provide Market for the produce across Go-Africa’s Global Markets.

Mr Abungu was addressing the press outside the County headquarters after leading delegations from Indigenous GoAfrica Limited and Indigo Global Development which had paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Governor.

” Under the partnership, Go Africa will supply farmers with branded fertilizer and have soils tested, mechanization of the scheme to remove rudimentary method that has been operational for over five decades,” Mr Abungu said.

He added that the partnership will target value additions with installation of ultra modern rice milling plant.

Go Africa CEO, Dr Hillary Akhaabi said their aim is to settle for one rice variety which is appealing and to enhance the capacity of farmers to empower them.

CECM Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Moses Osia said that mechanization of the Bunyala rice scheme will meet the big four agenda on agriculture, noting that the value chain of rice will be met.

” Their is need to get high yield rice variety to enable farmers increase rice production even five fold,” he said, and urged the investor to cover other rice-growing regions of Teso North, Teso South and Nambale.

Deputy County Secretary, Evalyne Ikwii said there are big gaps in rice production, thus the need for a paradigm shift to venture into value addition.

Trade Executive, Judith Maketso regretted that Mwea rice scheme was using Bunyala rice which is very unique to blend theirs.

The delegation later proceeded to Bunyala Irrigation Scheme for field visits and further engagements with farmers.

01 Oct
Cocoa, Coffee, Ghana, Kenya, Kenya, Teff Flour, Teff Grain

Go Africa Branded Cooking Ingredients for Retail Sale

Hello,  welcome to Go Africa Global.  We are a USA based firm located in New York City, with subsidiaries in the UK, the E.U., the Middle East, Asia, and throughout Africa.

GO Africa Global is a registered foreign importer with the FDA, and USDA, thus we can verify that all our imported products are certified safe, for consumption, and sale in the USA, and throughout the world.   The major objectives of Go Africa Global, are to bring African products, and solutions to the world.

We are pleased to announce, the launch of our new Go Africa branded, kitchen ingredients.  We have GO Africa Brand cocoa powder, GO Africa Brand whole grain teff, and, GO Africa Brand whole grain teff flour, available, for your cooking, and baking needs.

Teff is an ancient Ethiopian whole grain, that is delicious, and full of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, and is a good source of protein.  Go Africa Brand Whole Grain Teff, has origins from the highest quality Ethiopian teff grains.  It is extremely versatile,, and can be eaten raw, toasted, or cooked.

Go Africa Brand Whole Grain Teff, can be served alone or in combination, with other grains and vegetables.  It can be cooked into stews, stuffing and pilaf, or served raw, as a crunchy salad topping, to name a few examples.

Go Africa Brand Teff Flour, is also made from this ancient grain superfood.  This brown teff flour is fine-textured and can be used for making injera, pancakes and crepes, or baking other types of breads.  It is an ideal flour for your cooking and baking needs.

If you desire chocolate, or cocoa, Go Africa now has Go Africa Brand Cocoa Powder from west Africa.  Go Africa farmers hand-pick cacao beans that are then roasted and processed using ancestral African techniques to produce this flavorful unsweetened cocoa powder.

It is excellent for the cooking and baking needs of chefs, confectioners, bakers, or for anyone who likes to make delicious, chocolatey treats and beverages.

All Go Africa Branded products are organically produced, processed, and manufactured in Africa, from non-GMO sources, by our farmers and cooperatives, through environmentally sustainable means.

Go Africa Branded products are for retail sale online at the following websites:  GoAfricastore.com in the USA, and Amazon.com in the USA, the UK, and the EU.

Go Africa Branded products will soon be available online at Amazon.com in Asia and the Middle East as well.

Wherever you are in the world, Go Africa branded products are making their way to yo.

Please visit Our websites at Go Africa Global.com  and GoAfricastore.com, or email us at info@goafricagolbal.com.

01 Oct
Cafes, Coffee, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania

Go Africa Branded Coffee Product for Retail Sale

Hello, welcome to Go Africa Global.  We are a U.S. based firm located in New York City with entities in the UK, the E.U., the Middle East, Asia, and throughout Africa.

The major objectives of Go Africa Global are to bring African products and solutions to the world.

We are pleased to announce the relaunch and rebranding of our legacy Go Africa Brand Coffee and introduce you to our new whole bean, ground, instant, and select origin coffees products.

Our legacy Go Africa Brand Coffee has a new look, but we have kept the same delicious dark roast formula that has satisfied the demand of our customers and made it a top seller on Amazon.com as well as being listed as Amazon Choice for coffee. This coffee comes as whole bean or ground for your convenience.

Our whole bean coffee newcomers are our Go Africa Brand Coffee Select Origin from Kenya and Tanzania.  These are gourmet, single origin coffees of the highest quality Arabica beans. The Kenyan origin is aromatic with notes of berry and citrus.  The Tanzanian origin is sweet and fruity with notes of cedar.  Both are delicious and will be appreciated by all coffee connoisseurs.

Go Africa Brand Coffee Select Origin Ghana Dawadawa is our new ground coffee. This Single origin coffee is infused with Ghanaian herbs and has a robust, savory taste with notes of cocoa.  It will appeal to all coffee lovers and especially to café mocha aficionados.

For our coffee drinkers on the go, our instant coffee, Go Africa Brand Coffee Gold Blend is a perfect choice.  This instant coffee is a light roast of East African Arabica beans.  It is affordable and you only need hot water to enjoy it anywhere.

 

All Go Africa Brand products are organically produced, processed, and manufactured in Africa from non-GMO sources by our farmers and cooperatives through environmentally sustainable means.

Go Africa Branded products are for retail sale online at the following websites:  Goafricastore.com in the USA, and Amazon.com in the USA, the UK, and the E.U.

Go Africa Branded products will soon be available online at Amazon.com in Asia and the Middle East as well.

Wherever you are in the world, Go Africa brand products are making their way to you!  Visit Our websites at Goafricaglobal.com  and Goafricastore.com

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