A landmark agricultural finance transaction in Kenya has reached its first close, marking the country’s first private-sector local currency securitisation focused on smallholder agriculture. The deal, led by Kaleidofin in partnership with Apollo Agriculture, mobilised KES 276 million (about US$2.5 million) through the securitisation of agricultural receivables linked to 23,839 smallholder farmers across Kenya. The ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion investment package for Africa targeting agriculture, energy transition, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and maritime industries during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The two-day summit, hosted in Nairobi, forms part of France’s broader effort to redefine its relationship with Africa following years of strained diplomatic relations ...

As the Africa Forward Summit 2026 convenes in Nairobi on May 11–12, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, is calling for a fundamental reset in Africa’s trade relationship with the global north — one centred on fairness, value addition, and shared prosperity. Kagwe argues that African agricultural producers, particularly smallholder farmers, ...

More than 800 people convened in Nairobi, joined by over 5,500 online, to put rangelands and pastoralism at the center of climate, biodiversity and land action Leaders and decision makers from Africa and around the world, including pastoralist communities, researchers, governments, technology and AI experts and international organizations, shared practical ideas, innovations and next steps for protecting and managing rangelands ahead ...

Across Africa, post-harvest losses remain one of the biggest challenges facing the agricultural sector, with estimates suggesting that 30% to 50% of perishable produce is lost before reaching the market. Increasingly, investment in cold chain infrastructure is being identified as a critical solution to this long-standing problem. Cold chain systems—including refrigerated storage, transport, and distribution—are ...

Digital agriculture is rapidly transforming the farming landscape across Africa, as producers increasingly adopt technology-driven solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. From mobile-based advisory platforms to satellite-driven data tools, digital innovation is helping farmers make more informed decisions about planting, irrigation, pest control, and market access. One of the most significant drivers of this ...

ILRI Director General Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng addresses delegates attending the launch of the World Agriculture Forum Kenya Country Council. Photo Credits: Saleef Nyambok (ILRI) Kenya has launched the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Country Council to accelerate the transformation of its agriculture sector, aiming to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and connect global innovation with local ...

From Left: Kennedy Oketch, Agriculture Economy and Financial Advisor, GIZ Kenya, David Adama, Senior Policy Officer, AGRA, Rashid Khator, Secretary of Administration in the State Department of Agriculture (representing, Dr. Paul Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture) and Peter Owoko, Director of Policy at the State Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture during the ...

Mutahi Kagwe has introduced a minimum purchase price of Sh100 per kilogram (approximately US$0.77/kg) for macadamia nuts, as Kenya steps up efforts to stabilise farmer incomes and bring discipline to the agricultural value chain. Speaking in Nyeri, Kagwe directed macadamia processors to buy all locally produced nuts at the set price, warning that non-compliance could ...

Kenya is facing a looming threat to its 2026 maize harvest as farmers in key growing regions report a critical shortage of subsidised fertiliser, disrupting planting during the peak season. In the North Rift—widely regarded as the country’s breadbasket—farmers are struggling to access essential inputs, leading to delays that could significantly reduce yields. Long queues ...