Kenya Farmers Urged to Adopt Latest Technology at Africa International Agricultural Expo 2026
Kenya’s Agriculture Secretary James Wanjohi urged smallholder farmers to adopt new technology to boost income.
In Brief
- •Kenya’s Agriculture Secretary James Wanjohi urged smallholder farmers to adopt new technology to boost income.
- •The Africa International Agricultural Expo 2026 will showcase harvesting, processing, irrigation, post‑harvest and AI technologies, plus financing options.
- •Farmers can access collective equipment purchase through cooperatives and financing from the Agricultural Finance Corporation.
- •Chinese companies and local Kenyan manufacturers will display equipment, with a goal of increasing local assembly and technology transfer.
Why It Matters
Adopting advanced agricultural technologies can raise productivity and incomes for Kenya’s smallholder farmers, enabling them to add value and meet international market standards. By reducing individual investment costs through collective purchasing and local assembly, the initiative supports broader economic development and food security in the region.
Key Details
- Expo
- Africa International Agricultural Expo 2026
- Focus Areas
- Harvesting, processing, irrigation, post‑harvest, AI
- Financing Partner
- Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)
- Last Year Showcase
- 10,000+ machinery and technology
- Local Assembly Goal
- Increase local manufacturing of agricultural equipment
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