CAPPA - DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES
ABOUT
CAPPA was formed in 2016 by several commercial agricultural companies operating in various areas of the country producing, or in the process of producing, bio fuels and energy, palm oil, timber, rice, seed sorghum, natural forest reestablishment for carbon stock, growing and packaging pineapples and processing and manufacturing juice concentrates. CAPPA membership is open to all commercial agri-business and processing companies and aims to act as the principal coordinating body representing all commercial, agricultural producers and processing companies in Sierra Leone.
Objectives of CAPPA includes the proactive interaction with its members to ensure the interests of commercial agriculture continues to be dynamic, to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of the industry in Sierra Leone. CAPPA will stimulate greater awareness of modern farming practices through improved communication between the Association, farming and agricultural communities and the Government. It also aims to recognise and promote the highest professional standards, to improve efficiencies and competitiveness for the greater good of commercial agriculture and small holder farmers throughout Sierra Leone.
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From the outgoing Chairman,
Members of CAPPA met at Sierra Tropical Limited (STL) in Sambuya for the AGM on the 5th December 2025. It was refreshing for all members to meet up and catch up on some pressing issues which affect all members. A real concern to all CAPPA business members is the loss of produce from theft, pineapple and oil palm producers reporting severe issues with the tampering and theft of produce on their farms. Further discussions and sharing of information using technological support is being considered to combat this menace which affects the viability of our businesses. Many employment and other related HR points were discussed and information shared between members.
The annual AGM also discussed the Associations strategy, and the outgoing Chairman presented a budget to members which provides for additional dissemination of CAPPA’s objectives and work in the year to come.
To end the AGM a vote was taken for the Chairmanship of 2026 and Mr. Kwame Wiafe of Sierra Tropical Limited (STL) was overwhelmingly and he was sworn in as 2026 Chairman. All members congratulated him and all are in full support to help move the association’s agenda forward.
To end the meeting all members were taken into the high care processing facility where we saw the processing of pineapples into pineapples pieces packed into pouches for export. Truly businesses like STL are invaluable to Sierra Leone providing jobs, many of which are upskilled and many have learned on the job and ultimately all produce exported earns precious foreign currency.
The members of CAPPA convey their best wishes of success for 2026 to our new Chairman and to the agriculture sector and the Government of Sierra Leone in their bid to improve agricultural productivity in the country.
