Bioafriq Energy

Bioafriq Energy Manufacturer of Farm produce dehydrators/ dryers and food drying technologies.

What if you have the produce and the market idea, but not the processing equipment?That shouldn’t have to stop you.This ...
26/08/2026

What if you have the produce and the market idea, but not the processing equipment?

That shouldn’t have to stop you.

This cassava arrived fresh at our hub. Now it is being processed and dried using infrastructure the customer didn’t have to invest in themselves.

That’s the opportunity we want more farmers and food businesses to know exists.

You focus on your product and your market. We provide the processing infrastructure.

Have produce you want to add value to? Talk to us.

What started as a steel frame is now an 8m × 15m semi-hybrid solar dryer ready for work.Last week, our team completed an...
24/08/2026

What started as a steel frame is now an 8m × 15m semi-hybrid solar dryer ready for work.

Last week, our team completed and commissioned this new installation for a client in Kajiado County.

For an agricultural processor, having the capacity to dry more produce in a protected and controlled environment can make a big difference — less dependence on open-air drying, better handling of larger volumes and greater opportunity to add value to what they produce.

The dryer has multiple levels of drying racks, forced air circulation and a semi-hybrid system designed for commercial agricultural processing.

After installation, our team also took the client through the operation of the dryer before handing over the system.

From an empty foundation, to fabrication, installation and finally a working processing facility.

That transformation is one of our favourite parts of the job.

Are you producing or processing fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, grains, cassava or other agricultural products and need a better way to dry them?

Send Bioafriq Energy a message and tell us what you are processing and the volumes you handle.

18/08/2026

From the first frame to a completed processing facility.

Last week, our team completed this semi-hybrid solar drying facility for a moringa producer (Barack Baraka) in Malili, near Konza City.

For us, the exciting part isn't simply seeing another dryer completed. It's seeing more processing capacity being established closer to where agricultural produce is grown.

Because growing the crop is only the beginning. The ability to preserve it, process it and add value is what opens up more possibilities for the market.

This one is ready for the next chapter: moringa going onto those drying racks.

What does it take to move from growing a crop to processing it commercially?For one of our clients producing moringa in ...
18/08/2026

What does it take to move from growing a crop to processing it commercially?

For one of our clients producing moringa in Malili, near Konza City, part of that journey has meant putting the right drying infrastructure in place.

Last week, our Bioafriq Energy team was on site completing a semi-hybrid solar drying facility designed to give the client greater capacity to process moringa closer to where it is produced.

The photos capture that journey: from the first steel frames going up, to installation of the drying racks, ventilation and control systems, and finally the completed facility ready for operation.

For us, projects like this are about more than constructing a dryer. They are about enabling agricultural businesses to preserve what they grow, process at greater scale and build more value into their products before they reach the market.

And that opportunity extends far beyond moringa.

Across Kenya, businesses are working with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, cassava, sweet potato and many other crops where reliable drying can open the door to longer shelf life, reduced post-harvest losses and higher-value products.

If you are growing, aggregating or processing agricultural produce and are considering how to move into drying or value addition at a commercial scale, we would be glad to hear what you are working on.

Bioafriq Energy — building the processing infrastructure behind Africa's agricultural value chains.

Before a community can begin preserving its harvest, this has to happen.Behind every completed Hybrid Solar Dryer are ho...
13/08/2026

Before a community can begin preserving its harvest, this has to happen.

Behind every completed Hybrid Solar Dryer are hours of work that most people never get to see.

These photos are from Kaiti, Ukia, Makueni County, where our team was installing and testing another dryer before it could be handed over for use.

Putting up the structure is only the beginning.

The different systems have to be connected and tested. Airflow has to be checked. Controls have to work correctly. And the complete dryer has to operate as intended.

On this installation, that work continued into the evening.

Not because working late is the story—but because when a community is going to depend on a technology to preserve its harvest, it needs to work.

Soon, the empty drying trays in these photos will tell a very different story: one of produce being preserved, losses being reduced and more value being created closer to where food is grown.

And that’s the part we’re looking forward to most.

A harvest should feed families—not end up as waste.For too long, many farming communities have faced the same challenge:...
07/08/2026

A harvest should feed families—not end up as waste.

For too long, many farming communities have faced the same challenge: work tirelessly to produce a good harvest, only to lose part of it because it couldn’t be preserved in time.

That story is beginning to change.

These women in Matungulu are now preserving cassava, sweet potatoes, sorghum, vegetables and other crops using a Bioafriq Energy Hybrid Solar Dryer. What was once highly perishable can now be stored for months, consumed during dry seasons, processed into higher-value products or sold when market conditions are more favourable.

This isn’t just about drying crops.

It’s about giving communities more control over their harvest, strengthening food security, creating new income opportunities and ensuring that the effort farmers put into every season is rewarded.

To the women of Matungulu, congratulations on this important milestone. Your determination to embrace value addition is inspiring, and we look forward to seeing the impact you create for your families and your community.

Because every harvest deserves the chance to reach its full value.

Great innovations are built through partnerships.This week we welcomed teams from Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance and ...
29/07/2026

Great innovations are built through partnerships.

This week we welcomed teams from Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance and KALRO Katumani to our Machakos Dehydration Hub to explore opportunities for collaboration in food processing, value addition and agricultural innovation.

The visit included discussions on how improved crop varieties, modern processing technologies and stronger market linkages can work together to increase opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses.

We are particularly excited to begin bean processing trials using samples provided by KALRO working together with Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance, an important step towards developing new value-added products that can create greater impact across the food value chain.

We are excited to be exhibiting at the 3rd National Agroecology Symposium, where BioAfriq Energy is showcasing our paten...
23/07/2026

We are excited to be exhibiting at the 3rd National Agroecology Symposium, where BioAfriq Energy is showcasing our patented portable Hybrid Solar Dryer at Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS)

Reducing post-harvest losses while enhancing value addition for smallholder farmers and microenterprises starts with practical solutions. Our technology helps farmers and agribusinesses preserve produce, improve quality and unlock more value from every harvest.

Thank you to SNV_Kenya and Bopinc Power for Food Partnership for creating a platform that brings together innovators committed to transforming Kenya’s food systems.

If you’re at the symposium, come and visit our stand—we’d love to connect.

Achieng Ivisu James Nyamai Farmers Market Kenya Farmers Markets KE Digital Farmers Kenya Farming Kenya

8,000 kg of fresh ginger received for processing at our Machakos Dehydration Hub.This consignment will undergo cleaning,...
20/07/2026

8,000 kg of fresh ginger received for processing at our Machakos Dehydration Hub.

This consignment will undergo cleaning, slicing and dehydration, transforming the fresh ginger into a stable, market-ready product for our client.

For many agricultural businesses, the challenge is not finding produce or customers—it is accessing reliable processing capacity without investing heavily in equipment and facilities.

Through BioAfriq Energy’s Dehydration-as-a-Service model, businesses, aggregators, cooperatives and food processors can access:

- Cleaning and slicing
- Dehydration
- Milling and blending
- Laboratory testing

We process ginger, turmeric, cassava, sweet potato, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, sorghum, millet and other agricultural products that require the dehydration process.

Do you have produce that requires processing? Whether you are testing the market with a small batch or need reliable recurring processing capacity, complete the form below and our team will contact you:

https://forms.gle/tNsCChG42cHisUSPA

Let us handle the processing while you focus on sourcing, sales and growing your business.

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Building stronger food systems through partnership.We were pleased to welcome the BopInc team to the BioAfriq Energy Mac...
17/07/2026

Building stronger food systems through partnership.

We were pleased to welcome the BopInc team to the BioAfriq Energy Machakos Dehydration Hub as part of the Partnership for Food Programme, an initiative by SNV_Kenya, with Bopinc serving as the lead implementing partner.

The Partnership for Food Programme brings together 20 partner companies over the next two years to advance innovative solutions that contribute to food security through stronger, more resilient, and sustainable food systems.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase how BioAfriq Energy is expanding access to climate-smart food processing through our decentralized processing model. We demonstrated our integrated value addition services, including dehydration, milling, blending, packaging, laboratory testing, and technical support for food processors.

We also had meaningful discussions on the role of innovation, strategic partnerships, and commercialization in strengthening agribusinesses and creating greater opportunities for farmers, SMEs, and food processors.

We appreciate SNV for bringing together organizations committed to transforming food systems and thank BopInc for taking the time to visit our operations. We look forward to the journey ahead as we work together to build a more resilient and food-secure future.

James Nyamai Achieng Ivisu

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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