Kenneth Legesi

Kenneth Legesi is a dynamic investment and development advisor with deep expertise in agribusiness finance, private capital mobilization, and sustainable agricultural value chains. Based in Uganda, Kenneth has worked across East and Southern Africa to structure impactful investments and design policy frameworks that unlock growth in the agriculture and food systems sector.

His work focuses on bridging the gap between capital and opportunity, supporting investment readiness for agribusinesses, and advising governments and development partners on strategies for agricultural transformation. Kenneth has led projects in agri-SME financing, blended finance structuring, and climate-smart agriculture, contributing to inclusive rural development and enhanced food security.

Kenneth’s competencies span private equity and venture capital advisory, investment pipeline development, and sector-specific investment strategy. He is skilled in ecosystem mapping, fund design, and agricultural value chain analysis, and has worked with a range of actors—from DFIs and private investors to government ministries and farmer cooperatives.

His nuanced understanding of investment flows in emerging markets, coupled with experience in project structuring, policy advisory, and stakeholder coordination, makes him a key contributor to initiatives focused on agri-finance, inclusive markets, and sustainable investment. Kenneth has played advisory roles in designing investment facilitation platforms and frameworks that align agricultural priorities with regional integration and private sector participation.