Kilimo Trust recognizes the media as a powerful catalyst for change in agriculture. In line with this commitment, the organization convened a high-level media roundtable in Kigali to strengthen partnerships, surface challenges, and explore solutions for transforming Rwanda’s food systems.
The event marked the third in a series of regional engagements — following impactful sessions in Kampala and Nairobi — aimed at deepening media collaboration, amplifying Kilimo Trust’s work, and enhancing storytelling that can shape policy and practice.
The Kigali roundtable brought together leading journalists, editors, and agri-influencers from across Rwanda to reflect on the media’s role in driving national conversations around food security, climate resilience, youth employment, and boosting local production.
Speaking during the event, 🎙️ Dr. Birungi Korutaro, the CEO of Kilimo Trust, underscored the power of media to accelerate change, noting:
“The media is a force multiplier. When we work together, we don’t just inform — we inspire action and policy that transforms agriculture.”
Adding his voice to the discussion Kilimo Trust Rwanda Country team Leader, Andrew Gashayija, highlighted the importance of narrative in national development: “To transform agriculture in Rwanda, we must get the stories right — stories of youth innovation, farmer resilience, and local solutions. Media plays a critical role in helping us connect these efforts to national goals.”
On his part, Aby Agina, a Senior Anchor and Editor at CNBC Africa, challenged fellow journalists to raise the bar:
“Agriculture deserves consistent, compelling coverage. Journalists must be equipped not just to report events, but to influence the transformation of food systems.”
The roundtable also served as a platform for mutual learning — with Kilimo Trust sharing lessons from the field, and media professionals offering ideas to strengthen strategic, solutions-focused agriculture reporting.
Kilimo Trust will continue to host these regional media engagements, with the next roundtable scheduled for Dar es Salaam — part of a yearlong celebration marking 20 years of advancing sustainable agriculture and inclusive market systems across East Africa.