Think Locally, Innovate Globally: A Call to Malawiโs Next Generation of Leaders (Grounded in Malawi 2063)
For so long, Malawi has sat quietly in the center of the storm โ untouched not by design, but by circumstance. Unlike so many of our neighbors, we have never fought wars over land, resources, or identity. There was no great battle for Malawi, because for decades, there was no perceived wealth worth fighting over. And in that quiet existence, something dangerous settled into our national psyche โ the belief that survival itself was enough.
Asking Better Questions (A Reflection on MW2063): The Role of Youth in Trade and Industry
In January of 2022, I was entrusted as a young entrepreneur and tech hub founder, with the honor of facilitating a panel discussion with the National Planning Commission (NPC) on Malawi 2063. As facilitator, I asked a lot of questions โ questions about our role as young people, about how we turn vision into action, and about what self-reliance really looks like for Malawi. At the time, I thought those questions were for the panelists. Today, I realize they were also for me.
From Food Blogger to Agricultural Producer: Full-Circle
If you have been following this blog for a little longer than 5 years, then you know that I was once a travel and food blogger. When I started exploring agriculture at Michigan State University, I thought of it as a natural extension of my work with Kwathu Farmsโan opportunity to learn about modern farming techniques and contribute to food security in Africa. But it wasnโt until a conversation with my classmate Ramy that I fully realized the deeper connection between my past and present.
Driving by Greenhouses: Exploring Agriculture at Michigan State University
For me, Broad wasnโt just a casual decision; it was a deliberate step toward understanding how we can innovate in farming, particularly in Africa. Among the many reasons I chose MSU, one of the most visually striking and intellectually compelling was its greenhousesโa symbol of advanced agricultural research and innovation.
