e leaders we celebrate in these
ges have set a strong foundation
he African Management Institute (AMI), we believe that leadership is not only about
at you achieve individually, but about how you enable others to achieve collectively.
d systems leadership, in particular, is not just about growing food, it is about growing
ures. It requires visionaries who can convene, collaborate, and create practical
utions that take root in communities and scale across countries.
ough the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), we have had the privilege of
king alongside leaders who embody this systems mindset. Cohort 3 has shown us
at it looks like in action: navigating complexity with clarity, rallying partners around
red priorities, and turning ambition into impact through their Action Learning Projects.
ir work is a reminder that real transformation happens when leaders move together,
as isolated figures, but as connected networks holding each other to account.
AMI, we remain deeply committed to equipping leaders with the tools, skills, and
ndset they need to make change that lasts. CALA has proven that when leadership is
chored in both competence and character, it can spark change that feeds nations,
powers youth, and unlock prosperity across the continent.
leaders we celebrate in these pages have set a strong foundation. Our shared
ponsibility now; across institutions, partners, and alumni is to carry this momentum
ward, nurturing a growing community of leaders who will ensure Africa’s food future is
lient, inclusive, and sustainable for generations to come.
Alice Ruhweza,
AGRA
president
OREWORD
enda Wandera
rtnerships & Programmes Lead- Food Systems,
ican Management Institute.