Aquaculture is rapidly transforming Africa’s food production landscape, creating opportunities for sustainable fish farming, job creation, and food security. Across the continent, visionary entrepreneurs are driving innovation in fish farming technologies, supply chain management, and market access. These leaders are shaping the future of aquaculture in Africa, combining entrepreneurship with environmental stewardship and community impact.
1. Royd Mukonda — Managing Director, Mukasa Agrosolutions and Fish Farm Ltd
Royd Mukonda heads Mukasa Agrosolutions and Fish Farm Ltd, a leading fish farming enterprise in Zambia. His leadership focuses on sustainable aquaculture practices, scaling production, and improving supply chain efficiency to meet growing local and regional demand.
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2. Dupe Killa-Kafidipe — Founder, Platinum Fisheries
Dupe Killa-Kafidipe founded Platinum Fisheries in Nigeria, specializing in sustainable fish farming and hatchery operations. Her work emphasizes quality production, local market penetration, and introducing modern aquaculture techniques to smallholder farmers.
3. Gabriel Lartey — Founder, Lartman Farms
Gabriel Lartey leads Lartman Farms in Ghana, a growing aquaculture enterprise focusing on tilapia and catfish production. Through his leadership, the farm has expanded operations, improved fish quality, and enhanced access to both local and international markets.
4. Jack Oyugi — Co-founder, Vertical Lake Aquaculture System
Jack Oyugi co-founded Vertical Lake Aquaculture System, a Kenyan venture developing innovative, vertically-integrated fish farming systems. His work aims to maximize productivity, reduce environmental impact, and introduce scalable solutions for urban and rural aquaculture.
5. Dave Okech — Founder & CEO, AquaRech
Dave Okech leads AquaRech, a Kenyan aquaculture company providing fish production, research, and training services. His leadership has contributed to improving aquaculture standards, increasing production efficiency, and mentoring a new generation of aquaculture entrepreneurs.
Methodology
This list recognises African entrepreneurs actively transforming the aquaculture industry through innovation, sustainability, and operational growth. Selection considered leadership roles, scale of operations, market impact, introduction of modern aquaculture techniques, and contributions to food security across Africa. Information was drawn from company profiles, public records, and verified industry sources.
