FCA JURY
The Foodies Choice Awards operates on a groundbreaking premise: Not a Western jury. Not an exclusive industry committee. The 1.4 billion people of Africa are the ultimate jury deciding who shapes their food future. By utilizing a 100% consumer-driven nomination and voting model, the awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have built true public trust.
Dr. Peter Aluoch
Country: Kenya
An applied business leadership scholar with deep technical expertise in sustainable agriculture, trade, and enterprise, he seamlessly connects research with field execution to uplift rural livelihoods and transform farm-level operations. He drives impact by directing high-level programs focused on resilient food systems and enterprise finance.
Mr. Moro Siedu
Country: Ghana
He leads an organisation that blends education, agriculture and healthcare to create lasting community change, focusing on practical solutions that lift families and schools. Under his leadership, communities gain access to education and sustainable livelihoods through cocoa‑sector innovation.
Mrs. Iquo Ukoh
Country: Nigeria
With deep consumer insight across FMCG, she’s guided brand growth in food, home care and personal care markets across Nigeria and West Africa. A strategic marketer and business builder who turns market research into winning campaigns and sales results. Introducing the seasoned marketing executive and strategist, Iquo Ukoh from Nigeria.
Mr. Cleophas Ntakije
Country: Tanzania
He’s a hands‑on agribusiness leader who has spent over a decade building resilient value chains, managing field operations, and reducing credit risk for farmers. A project manager driven to scale climate‑smart agriculture and strengthen farm-to-market systems across East Africa.
Mrs. Caroline Odera
Country: Kenya
She builds startups and hubs that turn ideas into impact, mentoring entrepreneurs and driving innovation across communities. An innovation champion and leader who creates pathways for young founders to scale and thrive. She’s shaped national innovation networks and leads teams that turn ambition into action.
Mr. Abdallah Smith
Country: Ghana
He’s remaking food systems so local cooks and small businesses can compete on a national and global stage. He won a major sponsorship to create an Indigenous Kitchen that trains food creatives to cook local and dream big. His work links justice, sustainability, and culinary entrepreneurship across communities.