Bella Akinyi

Founder and CEO - Bolena Tilapia

Bella Akinyi is the founder of Bolena Tilapia and graduated as a mentee of the FAO IAFN Accelerator Mentorship Programme for Women-led SMEs in Africa. Bolena Tilapia is a proud founding member of AABLN, and is a vertically integrated fish farm which ensures traceability and quality of the fish from the water to your plate. Bolena’s aim is to make the final fish product while at the same time providing financial freedom for women and youth in the aquaculture industry. Bella is passionate about keeping Lake Victoria and the ecosystem surrounding it clean for sustainable and responsible production of fish for years to come. As an entrepreneur, Bella also has a strong leadership and academic background, both in Kenya and the US.