KENYA: Strengthening Kenya’s agri-food sector to safeguard food security

This project will strengthen the skills and capacities of Kenya’s private agricultural sector and encourage sharing of experiences and expertise with French companies through a bipartisan Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers (FEXTE). 

The actors targeted by the financing will all be active players in sectors contributing to the country’s food security such as cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, tubers, milk, etc. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable populations such as breeders in remote regions most affected by drought. 

15-20 agri-food companies whose activity is vital for the development of the local agri-food production in Kenya will go through a 12-month business acceleration program, including a 360° diagnosis, training, coaching and mentoring sessions and two visits to France. This will promote experience-sharing, networking between Kenyan and French companies. 

3 discovery missions will be organized for delegations composed of ministerial, public and private entities to visit France and learn about pre-identified themes; cereal and plant protein chains, animal identification traceability, logistics, wholesale markets, and agri-food innovation ecosystems.