Florence Kimata

"This is not about ‘solutions for’ farmers, it is about farmer-led solutions. Because smallholders are the true heroes of food systems transformation. They are the leaders, decision-makers, and innovators who nourish nations and are shaping agriculture’s future. At Heifer, we do not just believe in local leadership, we practice it." — Florence Kimata, Board Chair, @HeiferKenya With these powerful words, Florence closed the launch of the Practice for Change (P4C) Signature Program in Kenya — reminding us that true transformation begins with farmers at the center. Heifer International #HeiferKenya #HeiferAfrica #P4C #AgricultureTransformation #FoodSecurity #ClimateSmartFarming #YouthInAg #WomenInAg @Heifer

@SavoStore I am quite disappointed. I have been following up on my parcel A44825 for 2 months and have not received satisfactory feedback on the delay despite providing all the information on the parcel. My emails go unanswered for more than a week...

@Jasiri4Africa @KRACorporate @KimataFlorence @moyasa_ke @moyasa_ke @KENIAupdates @HeiferKenya @UK_KenyaTechHub

@pthigo Well done Philip 👏👏👏👏

It has been an incredibly blessed year, and I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency President @WilliamsRutofor conferring upon me the second-highest presidential award medal, third-class known as the Moran of the order of the Burning Spear (MBS). I am deeply honoured to receive this prestigious presidential accolade during the significant milestone of Kenya's #KenyaAt60 celebration as recognition of dedication and exceptional service to our Country. I would also like to extend my appreciation to #God, #family and to everyone who contributed to making this recognition possible. While I am grateful for this honour, I am fully aware that there is still much work ahead of us." @FirstLadyKenya @SingoeiAKorir @tanuijohn @JKorir_K @SectoCabinet_KE @ClimateEnvoyKe @Thunderbird @ThunderbirdAfr @AminaJMohammed @SheilaAfrica @RoseMwebaza

@tomwansa @KenyaInnovWeek @ThunderbirdAfr @pthigo @pthigo 👏 Very progressive conversation on Digital transformation. Thank you @tomwansa for providing a platform to convene our Summits.

We regrouped... at the @KenyaInnovWeek during the @ThunderbirdAfr led track on Digital Transformation and 4iR Summit. Thanks to convening power and leadership of @pthigo @KimataFlorence

@KenyaInnovWeek started 2021. 4 Summits: #Skills #DigitalTransformation #Commercialisation #Startups led by #SheenaRaikundalia @pthigo @KimataFlorence @hareharry. Now 3rd iteration. H.E. @WilliamsRuto is champion. 20+ summits, @commonwealthsec is Strategic Partner. God Speed!

Tune in @KTNNewsKE tonight as I dissect the major steps @KENIAupdates has taken in nurturing the National Innovation ecosystem. I'll be expounding on various initiatives, policies and roadmaps put in place, in order to develop a comprehensive National Innovation system.

We’re thrilled to announce The famed Kenya Innovation Week 2023-Commonwealth Edition. Bringing together all 56 Commonwealth countries alongside many other nations, this global showcase of innovation will inspire and shape the future. Register to attend 👇 kenyainnovationweek.com

Spent an afternoon engaging on the #innovation and @startup ecosystem development. Thanks to partners and stakeholders. @JaneMarriottUK gladly hosted @UKinKenya @MSEA_Kenya @ASSEKnews @CountrywideHubs @KENIAupdates @moscakenya @CsChelugui @AbabuNamwamba

@KimataFlorence shared insights on the legislative framework for start-ups. For instance, there is a start-up bill that is being proposed. It is hoped that the process of the bill will be inclusive. #FreedomCafe

@KimataFlorence earlier sharing her experience working with different government agencies. #FreedomCafé

Are you drafting or revising your startup strategy this year? In a recent @MITSloan article, MIT REAP faculty member @sstern_mit expands on the four choices that matter when it comes to devising and executing a start-up strategy.

@tomwansa @KENIAupdates @UK_KenyaTechHub @pthigo @KenyaInnovWeek @CountrywideHubs 👏👏👏Congratulations Sheena!! Well deserved!

@KENIAupdates Board Member and Director at @UK_KenyaTechHub, Sheena Raikundalia's work on digital economy gets recognized... We celebrate #Sheena!

Final plenary @KenyaInnovWeek Florence Kimata on key outcomes from Start-up Summit; need for comprehensive entrepreneurship policy, collaboration between national, sub-national govts and private sector, digitalisation & catalytic funding will drive effective support to start-ups

@KimataFlorence sharing the learnings of the #startup track where creating an enabling environment with a case of #startupindia - startup registration as an entity to get incentives of zero tax, 90 days accorded to startups to exit of not viable and ICT costs subsidized #KIW2022

The Republic of Kenya supports the creation of an African Ministers Council of Start-ups so as to mainstream the agenda of startups in the continent.

#Satartups at #KIW2022 ⁦@KenyaInnovWeek⁩ ⁦@KENIAupdates⁩ ⁦@StateHouseKenya⁩ ⁦@moscakenya⁩ ⁦@SDY_Ke⁩

Ministerial Panel at #KIW2022 @KenyaInnovWeek Topic: "Innovation for new job creation as a cross-ministerial agenda" kenyainnovationweek.com/speakers @KENIAupdates