About Fivewell Africa

Fivewell Africa is a purpose-driven consulting group and implementing partner dedicated to advancing sustainable and inclusive development across the continent. We partner with communities, institutions, and changemakers to design and implement solutions that strengthen systems, unlock opportunities, and deliver measurable impact.

Our Story

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Our Beginning

Fivewell Africa began as a shared journey long before it became a consulting firm. It brings together specialists in Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Agribusiness Economics, Agronomy, and Agricultural Extension, each with hands-on experience working across government, NGOs, INGOs, and the private sector.

Our work in agriculture, environment, and food systems strengthened our understanding of the continent’s diverse contexts and the practical solutions needed to drive lasting change. In seeking to deepen this knowledge and expand our frontiers, our journeys converged in Israel where we went for advanced agricultural training.

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Inspiration in Israel

In Israel we worked alongside leading experts in the Arava Valley and witnessed firsthand how determination, innovation, efficient farming systems, such as the Kibbutz and Moshav models, could turn desert sands into fields that feed the world.

With its challenging climate and limited water resources, Israel provided the perfect context for learning about climate change adaptation, resilient agricultural systems, and advanced technologies, inspiring us to bring similar approaches home and adapt them to African realities for resilient, productive, and future-ready farming systems.

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The Birth of Fivewell

United by this vision, we came together to bring that spirit of innovation back home to fill existing gaps between innovation and implementation, between policy and practice, and between local challenges and global expertise.

We believed that if the desert could bloom, then Africa's challenges too could be met with solutions rooted in knowledge, technology and collaboration. Then, we became Fivewell.

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Our Vision Today

Today, Fivewell Africa stands as the convergence of five journeys, five pillars of expertise, and one well of solutions. With over 25 years of cumulative experience, we are committed to being a bridge between needs and solutions, and a partner in building a sustainable, prosperous Africa.

Meet the Team

Calvin Otieno

Calvin Otieno

Head of Partnerships and Outreach

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Mercy Philips

Mercy Philips

Head of Communication and Marketing

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Fredrick Kariuki

Fredrick Kariuki

Head of Projects and Research

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Charles Toywa

Charles Toywa

Head of Finance

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Dravin Victor

Dravin Victor

Head of Innovation and Design.

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