Faith Koki

Silo Africa Networks

Across Africa’s sunlit fields, farmers harvest grain, the foundation of their livelihoods, only to watch nearly half of it disappear. Silo Africa Networks makes advanced storage accessible to smallholder farmers, helping them store longer, sell smarter, and adapt to climate challenges without relying on chemical preservatives.

Protecting harvests to feed a continent

Every year, more than 40% of harvested grains are lost to weevils, mold, aflatoxins, rodents, and the growing impact of climate change. These post-harvest losses cost an estimated $4 billion annually—an amount that could feed millions, nourish 216 million children, and prevent malnutrition for 140,000 lactating mothers. In Kenya alone, the loss is valued at $720 million each year.

 

Silo Africa was founded to rewrite this story. At the intersection of climate resilience and clean technology, Silo Africa offers a lifeline through its proprietary SmartSilo™ system. This solar-powered, airtight, and chemical-free storage solution protects harvested grains during their most vulnerable stage. With SiloSense™, an IoT-enabled sensor network, the system continuously monitors temperature, moisture, carbon dioxide, and stock levels to prevent pest infestations and spoilage.

Smart storage that works for smallholder farmers

Beyond technology, Silo Africa is building resilient farming communities through hands-on training. Here, farmers learn improved harvesting, handling, and climate-smart storage techniques to reduce post-harvest losses by up to 30%. Access becomes barrier-free, thanks to pay-as-you-store, lease-to-own, and flexible financing plans that eliminate hefty upfront costs.

 

Connecting small-scale farmers to the global network, Kuza Trading Hub under Silo Africa connects farmers directly with premium offtakers to offer secure contracts and fair pricing. Through Digital Warehouse Receipts, farmers can also unlock formal financing, backed by blockchain-secured traceability. And with SiloCloud™, Silo Africal created a continent-wide digital platform that links every smart silo across Africa, streamlining trade and opening up real-time access to sustainable grain sourcing.

Silo Africa is a social agritech company offering solar-powered, sensor-equipped grain silos to reduce post-harvest losses and improve food security.

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