About Us - Kekeli Seeds

Who We Are

Kekeli Seeds is a seed production company dedicated to developing climate-resilient and biofortiﬁed seeds that address the growing challenges of food security and nutritional deﬁciencies. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and community development, we are committed to enhancing agricultural productivity while empowering women in agriculture.

Our products are carefully developed to thrive in diverse environmental conditions while addressing the growing need for food security and improved nutrition.

We focus on legume and oil crops such as beans soya beans groundnut and sunflower which play a pivotal role in local and global food systems.

Our Vision & Mission

Guiding our operational focus and commitment toward building a sustainable agricultural landscape.

Vision

To be a leading provider of innovative seeds that contribute to sustainable agriculture, improved health, and the empowerment of w omen, creating a resilient agricultural landscape for future generations.

Mission

To provide farmers with high-quality, climate-resilient seeds and biofortiﬁed crops that promote food security, improve nutrition, and drive sustainable agricultural practices, while fostering women's empowerment in the agricultural sector.

Our Core Values

Partnering with ZARI, our seeds are tested and certified before distributing throughout our outgrower programme to deliver high yield and secure household income

Innovation

We embrace research and development to create seeds that adapt to climate challenges and have improved nutritional value.

Integrity

We strive to be honest and truthful with others in what we say or do. We always act with sound moral principles.

Sustainability

Our practices prioritize environmental conservation and resource efficiency.

Empowerment

We strive to empower women through training, resources, and leadership opportunities in agriculture.

Community

We work collaboratively with local farmers, agronomists, and organizations to strengthen agricultural practices.

Adaptability

We strive to be flexible and efficient with processes and schedules to the benefit of the company.

Meet Our Team

Our team comprises dedicated professionals with extensive experience in legume agriculture, operations, and field support.

Stella Phiri

Founder & Managing Director

With over a decade of experience in seed distribution and agricultural operations, Stella leads our vision to empower smallholder farmers and secure regional food supply lines.

Under her leadership, Kekeli Seeds has established key partnerships with various institutions, and fostered strong cooperatives supporting rural communities.

Chipo Phiri

Operations Director

Chipo manages logistics, supply lines, and crop buy-back operations, ensuring smooth transitions from seed delivery to harvest aggregation.

Margret Nkhoma

Assistant Agronomist

Margret works directly in the field, providing critical training in planting spacing, storage, and conservation farming to our cooperative farmers.

Wycliffe Chapanswa

Sales Agronomist

Wycliffe facilitates seed sales and connects outgrowers to cooperating partners, securing fair pricing and transparent trade agreements.

Cultivating a More Resilient Future

Through our commitment in the production of certified Seeds and our dedication to women empowerment, we are creating sustainable, long-term impact across Africa's agricultural landscape.

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