Happening: #AFS2026 Officially Opens in Nairobi
The #AfricaFoodShow is underway, bringing together government leaders, development partners, farmers’ organisations, private-sector & food systems stakeholders to advance conversations on transforming Africa’s agrifood systems..
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Assistant FAOR (Programmes), @HamisiWilliams urged stakeholders to look at agriculture through a food systems lens, emphasizing that the goal should be to use less and feed more by embracing technology and innovation.
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The future of agriculture lies in innovation, inclusion and the power of young people.
The 12th #AgritecAfrica2026 Exhibition & Conference was officially opened today at KICC by the 🇰🇪 Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe
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This discussion brought together diverse voices driving gender-responsive change across policy, programming, tech, and community action, including Paul Kuria-Director of Programs and Research @NGECKenya, Winnie Osulah-Lead for Gender Integration @AGRA_Africa,..
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At the ongoing 12th #AgritecAfrica2026 Conference & Exhibition, a high-level panel brought into focus the role and potential of women in agriculture & innovation, underscoring that transforming food systems requires inclusion, equity, and access to opportunities at every level.
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49 #Narok County #Cooperative officers, trained on forming & managing cooperatives & producer groups with a goal to strengthen farmer organizations, boost collective action, improve market access & bargaining power. 🌱💪
Under @EUinKenya funded #PLACE
📍#HappeningNow@WilliamsRuto tour of Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Fisheries Research Vessel.
Sustainable fisheries & aquaculture are key to livelihoods, nutrition, & economic growth.
Partnership btwn @FAO &🇳🇴 countries & institutes is helping protect marine ecosystems.
The session highlighted the importance of community-led solutions, innovation in livestock systems, and inclusive policies that protect the rights of women, youth, and vulnerable pastoralists.
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How can Artificial Intelligence, autonomous machinery, and verifiable data systems transform agriculture and help farmers adapt to a changing climate?
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🚨 #Happeningnow#PPR & #CCPP surveillance in 20 villages in #Kajiado County.
👉 The exercise will yield information for strategic health interventions like vaccination & treatment & was led by @Dir_vetservices & County Vets under the @EUinKenya#PLACE
#HappeningNow monitoring livestock health in #ASALs 🌍 #PPR & #CCPP surveillance in Matapato South, Iloodokilani, Magadi #Kajiado.
The collected data will inform disease control actions for resilient pastoral systems.
Under @EUinKenya funded #PLACE
Strengthening Rangelands and Empowering Pastoralists.
At #AgritecAfrica2026, experts and stakeholders discussed how stronger rangeland governance, digital land systems, and secure land rights can reduce conflict, unlock investment, and build resilient pastoral communities.
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Refugees & host communities came together to showcase & sell their products—creating a vibrant marketplace.
Under @EUinKenya funded Building opportunities for refugee & host communities resilience and self reliance project.