Minister of Agriculture and Food Security at Government of Sierra Leone

Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka is Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, where he leads the country’s ambitious FEED SALONE initiative—the President’s flagship program aimed at transforming national food systems, ensuring food security, and driving inclusive economic growth.

Prior to his ministerial role, Dr. Kpaka served as Chief Technical Adviser to the Chief Minister in the Office of the President, with a focus on economic development and agricultural reform. His professional background includes influential roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the World Bank.

In addition to his national leadership, Dr. Kpaka is a global voice for food systems transformation. He co-chairs the Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation, advocating for healthy, sustainable and resilient food systems worldwide.

Dr. Kpaka holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy from the London School of Economics, a Master in Public Policy (MPP) from Harvard University and degrees from Whitman College and United World College.