Twiga Foods, one of Kenya’s leading agri-tech firms, has bid farewell to its CEO and Co-Founder, Peter Njonjo. After resigning as CEO a month ago, Njonjo has now stepped down from the company’s board as well. Njonjo, who played a pivotal role in founding Twiga Foods in 2013, has overseen its growth until 2023.
During his tenure, Njonjo guided Twiga Foods to become a prominent player in the agri-tech industry in Kenya. The company has made significant strides in revolutionizing the food supply chain by connecting farmers directly to retailers through its innovative mobile platform.
Following a six-month sabbatical leave, Njonjo made the difficult decision to resign from Twiga Foods. After deep reflection, he concluded that there is little value he can add to the company’s current transition. While his departure marks the end of an era for Twiga Foods, Njonjo’s contributions will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the company’s success.
Under Njonjo’s leadership, Twiga Foods experienced remarkable growth and achieved several milestones. The company successfully secured funding from various investors, enabling it to expand its operations and reach a wider customer base. Njonjo’s strategic vision and business acumen were instrumental in driving Twiga Foods’ success.
During his sabbatical, Njonjo had the opportunity to reflect on his journey with Twiga Foods and the company’s future prospects. He believes that stepping down from his role is the right decision to ensure a smooth transition and allow new leadership to take the company to new heights.
Twiga Foods will undoubtedly face new challenges in the absence of Peter Njonjo. However, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory and build upon the foundation laid by its co-founder. Twiga Foods remains committed to its mission of transforming the agricultural sector in Kenya and improving the livelihoods of farmers and retailers.
The search for a new CEO is already underway, and the board is confident in finding a capable leader who will steer Twiga Foods towards further success. As the company enters this new chapter, it remains grateful for Peter Njonjo’s contributions and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.