Michelle Kristy

Project manager @ITCnews | Global coordinator of #SheTrades Hubs | 🇮🇩 | Doctor of law @MaastrichtU @unige_en | trade & sustainable development | Views my own

[🇷🇼Rwanda in UK 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇲🇹 @RwandaInUK]

In London @ExceLLondon, HC @BusingyeJohns visited the Rwandan stand at International Food & Drink Event 2026, showcasing companies delivering top-quality produce worldwide 🌽🥦🥑

Rwandan products are in growing demand, with the UK a key partner in expanding trade.

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[IGIHE @IGIHE]

En interview avec IGIHE lors de « IFE 2026 » à Londres, Michaelle Kubwimana nous raconte comment elle a hérité de la ferme familiale de Kinunu et contribue au rayonnement du café rwandais sur la scène internationale.

Elle est désormais officiellement Directrice générale de Kinunu Agroprocessing, succédant ainsi à son père.

@Karirima1
#IGIHE ⤵️⤵️

[UK in Rwanda 🇬🇧🇷🇼🇧🇮 @UKinRwanda]

🇬🇧 UK government support in action!

Through work with @ITC_SheTrades and @RwandAgriExport, we helped 30+ women‑led SMEs connect with UK buyers at #IFE London.

We are strengthening UK buyer links and UK-Rwanda trade. 🌍

[🇷🇼Rwanda in UK 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇲🇹 @RwandaInUK]

We were delighted to host the UK–Rwanda Coffee Cupping & Networking Reception with @ITC_SheTrades, @RwandAgriExport, @fcdo, and @UKinRwanda. It was a valuable opportunity for Rwandan female coffee farmers to connect with buyers and sellers.

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[UKinZimbabwe 🇬🇧 🇿🇼 @UKinZimbabwe]

#FBF Still buzzing from the #SheTrades Hub launch! Incredible energy - a major milestone for women entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe and just the beginning. Proud the UK supports more trade opportunities and Zimbabwe’s vibrant business community🇬🇧🤝🇿🇼

[Kamashazi Chantal @Kamashaazi16]

RWANDAN WOMEN IN UK MARKET VISIT:
➡️ London & Birmingham

I would like to sincerely thank @ITCnews through its @ITC_SheTrades, Government of Rwanda, @RwandaInUK, @PSF_Specialized, @RDBrwanda, @RwandAgriExport, and all stakeholders who continuously create opportunities for Rwandan women farmers and exporters to access international markets.

1. This study visit has been incredibly productive, opening doors to meaningful connections and potential partnerships within the UK. It has reaffirmed that Rwandan products are not only competitive but highly valued in global markets.

2. I strongly encourage Rwandan women farmers especially those who are truly committed and serious about their work to RISE and actively explore opportunities beyond our borders. The UK and other international markets offer vast potential, but they demand professionalism: stability, quality, quantity, and consistency in supply. Those who can meet these standards will not only succeed but thrive.

3. To those already engaged in export particularly in fresh produce
I urge you to continuously refine and strengthen this business. Let us protect and elevate Rwanda’s reputation on the global stage by delivering excellence at every level.
At the same time, we must place greater value on smallholder farmers, who are the backbone of this sector. Too often, they invest immense effort into production, only to face low market prices that do not reflect their costs or hard work. This leads to significant losses and discouragement.
If we want at least 65% of our farmers to remain motivated and operate professionally, it is essential to build a fairer and more inclusive system. This requires strong collaboration between government institutions, private sector actors, development partners, and international organizations.

➡️Prior to this visit, we already believed in the value of our produce, now we have seen it firsthand: our products are highly appreciated here in the UK.

➡️So I say this with confidence:
Not a single woman who is committed to farming/export properly and does everything required should ever lack a market in the UK.

Last but not least,

May God bless everyone who made this opportunity possible 🙏

#Export
#ITC
#SheTrades
#England
#Food

[Pete Vowles @PeteVowles]

Pleased to have joined the launch of 🇿🇼new SheTrades Hub. This partnership with @ITC_SheTrades and @ZimTradeAlerts will be catalytic in expanding opportunities for women-led businesses. Excellent to meet the women returning from the UK trade mission. 🇬🇧 proud to support them!

[Pete Vowles @PeteVowles]

Privilege to witness the agreement of the first SheTrades Hub in 🇿🇼. Designed to support women-led businesses develop their ideas & products and sell them at home & around the world!

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

Signed and Sealed!!
The MOU cementing the partnership between #ZimTrade and @ITCnews to commence @ITC_SheTrades
Zimbabwe is now the 8th #SheTrades hub in Africa and the 22nd globally!
#EnergizingExports
@UKinZimbabwe @ITCNews

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

Ms. Dorothy Tembo, Deputy Executive Director of @ITCnews, took center stage, commending the Government of Zimbabwe for its commitment to inclusivity. Through this hub, women-led businesses will gain access to information, capacity building, and export growth—working together to grow Zimbabwe's economy. 🚀💼
@UKinZimbabwe @ITC_SheTrades

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

H.E. Ambassador @PeteVowles of @UKinZimbabwe speaks at the #SheTradeZimHub launch, highlighting how the initiative drives female empowerment by connecting women-owned businesses to global value chains.
As a strategic partner, the UK is committed to easing trade and linking Zimbabwean businesses to the UK market. 🤝🌍
#SheTradeHubZim #EnergizingExports

[Sue Chigorimbo @KraftsQueen]

Honored to be a part of this milestone, the launch of the SheTrades Zimbabwe Hub, an initiative of the @ITCnews and @UKinZimbabwe, partnering with @ZimTradeAlerts. I’ve personally been waiting for this hub come to Zimbabwe because of the work they’re doing empowering women entrepreneurs the world over.

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

The Day is finally here!
Today we launch #SheTradeZim hub! A hub that serves female businesses by capacitating them and connecting them with international markets!
Stay tuned for updates.
#SheTradeZim #EnergizingExports #ZimTrade

[ITC SheTrades @ITC_SheTrades]

Momentum is building 🇿🇼

50 women entrepreneurs strengthened their communication, pitching, and growth strategies at today’s SheTrades BOSS Training with ZimTrade.

They gained practical skills to better present their businesses and engage new opportunities.

Tomorrow: the SheTrades Zimbabwe Hub launch.

@ITCnews | @ZimTradeAlerts | @FCDOGovUK | @UKinZimbabwe

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

Remember when we said we have something special we are launching this women’s month??
Well it’s here @ITC_SheTrades officially launches in #Zim tomorrow but we have already started the work. Today we held the first of many trainings on essential soft skills and communication mastery.
Tommorow, #SheTradesZim Hub Launch will be a significant milestone in creating global networks and value chains. #EnergizingExports

[Club of Mozambique @clubOmozambique]

Companies led by Mozambican women are establishing new trade relations with buyers from the United Kingdom and South Africa

@UKinMozambique
@ITC_SheTrades

https://t.co/MxK5PEBhOp

[UKinZimbabwe 🇬🇧 🇿🇼 @UKinZimbabwe]

In Manchester today, #SheTrades participants are buzzing as they build strong UK connections! 🇬🇧🫱🏼‍🫲🏻🇿🇼.

Vibrant product showcases and great B2B meetings hosted by @gmchamber are opening doors, sparking new opportunities and helping secure new buyers @ITC_SheTrades @ZimTradeAlerts.

[UK in Mozambique 🇬🇧🇲🇿 @UKinMozambique]

We’re in Manica 🇬🇧🇲🇿
This week, UK and South African companies met 35 Mozambican women-led businesses at the @itc_shetrades Manica Trade Mission.

Led by ITC, with @IPEME2 and @FCDOGovUK, the initiative helps women in the agri-food sector expand markets and export their products.

[ITC SheTrades @ITC_SheTrades]

AWEN leaders met in Vientiane this week for a second Reflection Workshop on governance.

Building on 2024 discussions, representatives from 11 ASEAN Member States refined the Governance Framework and agreed priorities for 2026–2027.

Read more: https://t.co/9q0Lj0q9JT

#SheTrades | #WomenInTrade | #ASEAN | @ITCnews | @FCDOGovUK | @ukmissionasean | @ASEAN | @ASEAN_women | @BSI_UK

[ITC SheTrades @ITC_SheTrades]

Instead of planting trees, Grace Ngungi studied the market first 📊

Today, she runs Karakuta Farm in Juja, Kenya 🇰🇪 owns her packhouse 📦 and works with 1,500 farmers to supply global avocado markets 🥑🌍

Read her full story 👉 https://t.co/iT0JkSLNC2

@ITCnews