🇪🇺✨ “With COLEAD’s support, we led a Kenyan delegation to the EU to strengthen trade negotiations. NExT Kenya also enhanced KFC’s governance, board capacity, data strategy & compliance with standards. Women-led initiatives in floriculture are on the rise!” – Clement Tulezi, CEO, KFC #WhatsNextAfterNExT #NExTKenya
@kenyaflower@tulezic@EUinKenya
🌿 “Kenya’s horticulture sector faces biotic & abiotic stresses, poor mechanization, & limited technologies. Through NExT Kenya, KALRO contributed to Good Practice Guides for avocado, beans & peas, advancing organic production & extension technologies.” – Dr. Lusike Wasilwa, Director Crop Systems, KALRO. #WhatsNextAfterNExT #NExTKenya
@kalromkulima@EUinKenya
Mr. Duke Echate on behalf of Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, Permanent Secretary, State Department for Agriculture highlighted that “in 2023 Kenya earned approximately 156.7 billion from export of fresh horticultural product.”
#WhatsNextAfterNExT#NExTKenya
@kilimoKE
#HappeningNow We’re live from Nairobi for the official closure of the NExT Kenya Programme! 🎉 Stay tuned for real-time updates on key achievements, lessons learned, and the future of Kenya’s horticulture sector. #NExTKenyaClosure#WhatsNextAfterNExT
Mr. Romero van Cutsem Rodrigo from the EU Delegation to Kenya @EUinKenya highlights the EU’s commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture. The NExT Kenya Programme has been a testament to strengthening Kenyan horticulture for global markets. #NExTKenya#WhatsNextAfterNExT
A look back at five years of impact! The NExT Kenya Programme has:
✔️ Strengthened SPS compliance
✔️ Improved production practices
✔️ Enhanced market access for Kenyan horticultural products
✔️ Facilitated public-private sector dialogue
Dr. Chagema Kedera, NExT Kenya Programme Coordinator presents key achievements and impacts #WhatsNextAfterNExT #NExTKenya
🌱 "Through COLEAD's support, we developed a risk profile & register, comprehensive Good Practice Guides, & a dispute resolution committee for the horticulture sector. Capacity building on inspection & collaboration with KEPHIS have strengthened food safety." – Christine Chesaro, Ag. Director, Horticultural Crops Directorate, Agricultute & Food Authority @kenya_afa@TINNACHESS #WhatsNextAfterNExT #NExTKenya
@ChisakaElias I mean, you seem the brat here, you need more mentoring than the mentee! The way you communicate speaks volumes on who you are as a person.