Samir Ibrahim

Samir Ibrahim, CEO of SunCulture, revolutionizes farming with affordable solar irrigation systems for sub-Saharan Africa. He shares his insights on farmer-centered design and how his innovations dramatically cut costs, transforming lives. Josephine Waweru, a coffee farmer from Kenya, discusses how adopting SunCulture’s pump increased her farm's production and income. She offers invaluable advice to young people about the opportunities within agriculture and emphasizes the importance of skills and resilience for future generations.

Samir Ibrahim, CEO of SunCulture, and Josephine Waweru, a smallholder farmer from Kenya, discuss groundbreaking solutions for agriculture. Samir shares how SunCulture replaced expensive diesel pumps with affordable solar-powered irrigation, reducing costs from $5,000 to $400. Josephine reveals how the solar pump transformed her three-acre farm, boosting her crop yield and income. She offers insightful advice for young people about building skills and the importance of sustainable farming for future generations.

Samir Ibrahim, CEO of SunCulture, discusses how the company develops affordable solar-powered irrigation systems for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. He highlights the importance of listening to farmers' needs and navigating early funding challenges. Josephine Waweru, a smallholder farmer from Kenya, shares her transformative experience after installing a solar pump. She reveals how it eliminated diesel costs, expanded her farm, and inspired neighbors to adopt the technology, all while encouraging young people to see farming as a viable opportunity.