This archive report was first published on 27 June 2021.
Nairobi has been selected to host the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Summit in September, marking a significant milestone for the city's agricultural sector.
According to a statement shared with newsrooms, the AGRA delegation briefed President Uhuru Kenyatta on the decision, citing Kenya's progress in addressing nutrition and food security as a key factor in the selection process.
"The team informed the President that AGRA had settled on Nairobi to host the Summit because of strides made by Kenya on the nutrition and food security pillar of the Big Four Agenda," the statement read.
With agriculture being a key priority for the government, the sector has been allocated Sh60 billion in the new financial year.
The AGRA Summit is expected to bring together players in the agriculture sector to share lessons and accelerate food recovery and food system transformation, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices.
Published on June 26, 2021.
