Evelyn

Private Sector development specialist| Corporate Governance advisor| Africa Agriculture Regional expert| Easygoing| Happy soul

[Nyandia Gachago, ACIM @Nyandia_G]

Carrefour Kenya just quietly added one of the most useful AI features I’ve seen in local retail. You can now simply:
- Paste your shopping list
- Type your shopping list
- Or upload an image of your shopping list

And the app automatically finds the products and suggests items to add directly to your cart. Just like that.

Honestly, this is one of those examples of AI that might not make headlines but will save people real time.
Because Me personally?I don't enjoy searching for: “tomatoes, milk, tissue, cooking oil, bread, detergent, yoghurt, toothpaste, onions…” one item at a time.

Shopping online often feels like playing a scavenger hunt designed by someone who has never entered a supermarket.

This AI removes that friction. And that’s where AI shines. Not necessarily in replacing people…but in eliminating unnecessary work.

The most successful AI implementations won’t always be the flashy robots, viral videos, or futuristic demos.They’ll be the features that quietly save you:
* 5 minutes
* 10 clicks
* 20 searches
* and a little bit of your sanity.

What’s interesting is that we’re increasingly seeing Kenyan businesses move from talking about AI to actually embedding it into customer experiences.

That’s the real shift.

The winners in the AI era may not be the companies building the biggest AI models. They may be the companies asking: “What annoying task can we remove for our customers?”

Because convenience scales. And consumers quickly become addicted to things that make life easier.

I suspect after using this feature once, manually searching for every item in your shopping list is going to feel a little bit like typing phone numbers from memory lmfaoo.

Technology is at its best when it becomes invisible.

You don’t notice the AI. You just notice that shopping got quicker.

Have you tried it yet? I just added a list sent to me and BAM!

[Evelyn @kwabwire]

@Kalasinga_ @iamjoseh_ Happened to me and my family before. Passengers arrived at destination no bags.

[Modern Dad @ModernxDad]

One if the most dangerous manipulation tactics is..

[Hon. George Peter Kaluma (Commentaries) @gpdkaluma]

Thank you Tanzania🙏

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us look to the Mother of Jesus and the small group of courageous women at the foot of the cross. May we learn from them to stand beside the countless crosses of the world, where Christ is still crucified in his brothers and sisters, in order to bring them comfort, communion and help. #Jubilee2025

[CropLife Africa Middle East @CroplifeAME]

CL AME extends heartfelt condolences to the gov & people of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti region.We mourn this profound loss alongside the nation and stand in solidarity with our colleagues at CropLife Ghana during this difficult time. #StandWithGhana

[CropLife Africa Middle East @CroplifeAME]

Better farming starts with better practices. 🌱
In 2024, CropLife AME drove Good Agricultural Practices across 14 countries:
🍓 93% residue drop in Kenya
🍊 77% drop in Egypt
🎓 1,900+ trained in MRL compliance
🐝 291 farmers trained in pollinator safety

#GAP #SafeFood

[CropLife International @CropLifeIntl]

📢 Registrations are NOW OPEN for the 2025 Festival of Stewardship!

This year, we’re Harvesting Impact - and you’re invited to the (virtual) field! 🌾

📲 So, save your spot now and be part of the change: https://t.co/FuI1CZ3Wyq.

#HarvestingImpact #CultivatingInnovation

[CropLife Africa Middle East @CroplifeAME]

🌍 CropLife Africa Middle East is heading to #ACAT2025 in Kigali!

Catch our leaders Evelyn Lusenaka & Stella Simiyu sharing insights on ag-tech, stewardship & regulation in Africa.

📍June 9–12
🔗 Register: https://t.co/rIPkpMECuE

#NextGenAgTech #AgTechAfrica

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

“We must harmonize our standards across East and Southern Africa to create a fair, reliable, and safe business environment. If we don’t align across borders, we lose more than markets, we lose trust." - Mr. Given Mudenda

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025 #CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

'To move forward, we must invest in meaningful partnerships that drive food security across Africa. The key is addressing local realities with tailored, impactful solutions, not one-size-fits-all approaches.”- Prof. @HamadiIddiBoga , AGRA

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

Counterfeiting in Focus

Earlier today at #CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025, Mr. Solomon Seruwo, Marketing & Business Development Manager at @BukoolaChemical Chemical, delivered a powerful session on the impact of counterfeit agrochemicals and fertilizers across Africa.

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

Introducing the esteemed Board Members steering CropLife Uganda’s vision and leadership at the upcoming Symposium.

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
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[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

Thank you to @Syngenta , our Gold Sponsor, for partnering with us to champion innovation and drive sustainable growth in Uganda’s agrochemical and fertilizer sector. Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of agriculture.

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
#CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

8 Days Away! The agrochemical industry is evolving, be part of the conversation at the CropLife Uganda Inaugural Symposium.

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
#CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

Agrochemicals and fertilizers are very critical in ensuring food security,
Join the chairperson Croplife Uganda AGNES MBABAZI and other stakeholders to discuss global trends and advances shaping the future of agriculture globally.

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

Only 11 days to go! Get ready for the CropLife Uganda Inaugural Symposium, where innovation meets sustainability in agriculture.

Don’t miss this landmark event shaping the future of crop protection and food security.

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
#CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

We are honored to welcome Prof. Hamadi Iddi Boga as the Keynote Speaker at the CropLife Uganda Inaugural Symposium!

A visionary with over 30 years of impact as a scientist, academic, and government technocrat.

#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
#CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Uganda @CroplifeUganda]

On labour day we celebrate farmers and all agriculture professionals that feed the nation.

#LabourDay2025
#CropLifeUgandaSymposium2025
#CropLifeUganda

[CropLife Africa Middle East @CroplifeAME]

Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of all laborers who contribute to the growth and sustainability of agriculture across our region. Your efforts drive progress in food security, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Thank you for making a difference every day!