Nelvin Obiero Jr

Experienced in Market Information Systems, Specialized Training, Project Planning & Management, Grain Trading, Research, Consultancies, Analysis & Reporting

[EAGC - Grain Business Institute (EAGC-GBI) @GBI_EAGC]

Unlock the power of structured commodity trade finance. Join us in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from 26–28 August 2026 for practical insights on financing, risk management, trade documentation, and market access. Register today! #TradeFinance #Agribusiness #CommodityTrade #EAGC

[EAGC - Grain Business Institute (EAGC-GBI) @GBI_EAGC]

Quality starts with the right sample. Join our Grain Sampling, Testing & Grading Training & Certification in partnership with Iowa State University. 6th–17th July 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya. Register today! #FoodSafety #GrainQuality #CapacityBuilding #EAGC

[EAGC - Grain Business Institute (EAGC-GBI) @GBI_EAGC]

Join us for the #International #Structured #Commodity #Trade #Financing #ISCTF training in Zanzibar from 26th-28th August 2026 to understand trade finance instruments, transaction structures, risk mitigation on commodity-backed transactions & #regional #graintrade #opportunities

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

Warehouse receipt systems are increasingly improving access to agricultural finance across Africa.

Speaking at #RegionalSTSForum2026, is @ObieroJr, Manager @GBI_EAGC who will share insights on the use of warehouse receipts as collateral in expanding access to loans and strengthening agricultural financing systems.

#RegionalSTSForum2026 #StructuredTrade #WarehouseReceipts #CommodityFinance #EAGC #AgriculturalMarkets #RegionalTrade

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

5 Days to Go
Industrial Pest Control & Management Training!

The countdown is on! Join industry professionals, grain handlers, warehouse managers, and agribusiness stakeholders for specialized Training & Certification on Industrial Pest Control and Management by the Grain Business Institute, a service of EAGC.

📅 25–27 February 2026
📍 Kampala, Uganda

💰 Members: UGX 900,000
💰 Non-Members: UGX 1,200,000

Strengthen your expertise in effective pest control systems, safeguard grain quality, and enhance compliance with industry standards.

https://t.co/p5Bj3xT9wW

#IndustrialPestControl #EAGCGBI #EAGC #Agribusiness #FoodSafety #CapacityBuilding

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

Regional Training on International Structured Commodity Trade Financing.

Securing the right kind of financing remains one of the biggest stumbling blocks for grain businesses in Eastern Africa. Without it, accessing bigger markets stays out of reach.

This hands-on training dives deep into structured trade finance, giving you the practical tools and financial insight to close deals, manage risk, and grow your business across borders.

Date: 25–27 June 2025 | Jinja, Uganda

Training Fees:
EAGC Members – USD 800
Non-Members – USD 1,000

Registration is ongoing: https://t.co/1IwJajnRvw

Talk to us:
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[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

Explore our #TradeFacilitation service!

The G-Soko Trade Desk is your go-to platform for grain trade, connecting buyers & sellers in the region. It comprises a network of farmer-owned & operated GHubs.

Looking to buy or sell grain? Let us facilitate a trade contract 👇👇

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

Join us in Zanzibar for the International Structured Commodity Trade Financing #ISCTF training exploring structured trade finance solutions while empowering financial institutions & businesses to improve trade finance systems, products & enhancing uptake of Trade Finance Services

[Nelvin Obiero Jr @ObieroJr]

https://t.co/lvqh5S7aBy

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

The EAGC Grain Business Institute (GBI), a specialized training and capacity building division of EAGC just concluded a week long training on structured commodity trading systems and food quality standards in partnership with FAO Somalia.

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[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

The training also featured an experiential learning visit to @NCPB_KE Nairobi Silos where stakeholders engaged in practical sessions on essential aspects of grain management including grain sampling, testing, grading, storage, and quality control.

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

The training adopted industry specific hands on practical approach to enhance comprehension of principles & specifications of standards & structured trade to enable stakeholders devise solutions for standards application, enforcement & risk management measures to associated risks

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

Aflatoxin contamination remains a critical issue in Uganda's grain industry, a key surplus grain source in the region, the growing demand for high-quality, #exportoriented #graintrade with neighboring countries underscores the urgency of effective aflatoxin detection and control.

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

#EAGCUganda | Aflatoxin Detection, Testing, and Control Training kicks off;

@GBI_EAGC, the specialized training and capacity-building division of EAGC, is conducting a 3-day training in #Kampala on #Aflatoxindetection, #testing and #control.

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Strides Towards One Africa Market: In the Weekly Scoop, Rwandan businesses reaping dividends of automation of the country’s regulatory body; @USAID awards $2m grant to @EAGrainCouncil to strengthen export-oriented staple food value chains & much more https://t.co/ZzG0LvO5AR

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

What can Commodity Exchanges in Africa do to help inject liquidity in #tradefinance to attract more players in the eco-system?Join @JSE_Group Head of Commodities ,Anelisa Matutu as she shares practical insights and as she talks about @JSE journey in #commoditytrading

[Nelvin Obiero Jr @ObieroJr]

https://t.co/lvqh5S7aBy

[@EAGrainCouncil @EAGrainCouncil]

We are excited to announce that:
Over 200 #grainindustry CEOs, Senior Managers and high level dignitaries from diplomatic missions and governments have signed up for the 10th #AfricanGrainTradeSummit #Africaplaceinglobalgraintrade #SustainableFoodSystems

[Gerald MASILA @gmmasila]

Welcoming you all to the 10th African Grain Trade Summit, Kampala Uganda, 5th to 7th October, 2023,...@EAGrainCouncil @IGTCglobal @IGCgrains

[Gerald MASILA @gmmasila]

On 10th August 2023, all roads are leading to KARLO Mtwapa, for the #EAGC Coast Region Agribusiness Expo, hosted on partnershio with the Coast region Counties of Kilifi, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Mombasa and Lamu. Welcoming you all to the Expo