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Derrick Ngigi, a visionary youth leader, leverages technology to empower agriculture and peers across East Africa. A Kenyatta University mechanical engineering graduate, he transitioned to AgTech, spearheading impactful innovations. As GODAN’s Technical Lead, Derrick drives digital projects for marginalized farming communities and developed FarmHub-FoodFarmacy, a platform sourcing groceries from 300 farmers for estates, schools, and hospitals. He also deployed over 1,500 irrigation systems, solar dryers, and kitchen gardens, transforming smallholder farming. Founder of Shambah Solutions, Derrick’s AI-driven soil testing innovation reached 6,000 farmers by 2024, creating jobs for 60 youth agronomists while promoting sustainable farming practices.