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.
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.
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.
As I sit here reflecting on the past two months, I canโt help but marvel at how quickly time is flying. It feels like just yesterday that we started, yet weโve already wrapped up key coursesโincluding todayโs final presentations for our โDesigning and Delivering Impactful Business Presentationsโ course.