AKEYO AFRICA
Why the name Akeyo?
Akeyo (a-KEH-yoh) is a vegetable, also known as the African Spider Plant. It's a spinach that is easy to grow and provides a good, nutritious supplement.
In some parts of East Africa, Akeyo, or Akeo, is a girl's name, which means "born during harvest".
The name connects to Akeyo's goals on agriculture, people, and nature.
Who is Akeyo?
Staff
Miriam Apell is Akeyo's CEO in charge of everything from strategy and support to the field team, to setting up new systems to monitor and drive progress in sales, savings groups and videos. Miriam has vast experience in entrepreneurship, supply chain management and last-mile delivery. She previously started her own last-mile delivery company and worked as Purchasing Manager at Kyosk, an e-commerce distribution company. Miriam holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management.
Nkabuzaranwa John is Agricultural Engagement & Sales Supervisor at Akeyo. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Rural Innovation from Makerere University and brings experience in agricultural extension work and microfinance operations. John has worked as both a branch manager and ERA team leader, focusing on farmer training and community engagement. Based in Buikwe, he brings strong communication skills in multiple local languages and expertise in sustainable agriculture practices to Akeyo's operations