Author name: Emmanuel Mwenda

The Hidden Backbone of Kenya’s Dairy Industry

Women in Kenya’s dairy industry do the bulk of the daily work — milking, feeding, herd health, household nutrition — yet own almost none of the land or cattle behind it. The 2026 KENAFF report breaks down the numbers behind this “Participation-Control Paradox,” county by county, and lays out what reform could look like.

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From Cash to Credit: How KENAFF and Partners Are Digitizing Uasin Gishu’s Agricultural Value Chains

A farmer can grow acres of maize or sell thousands of litres of milk each season and still be turned away at the bank—simply because the work leaves no formal financial record. In Uasin Gishu County, KENAFF, Mastercard, KCB Bank Eldoret, and CropSoko are changing that, turning everyday farm transactions into digital records that open the door to credit, markets, and financial inclusion.

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History made in Nairobi: Dr. Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha becomes the first Kenyan to lead the World Farmers’ Organisation

Kenya makes history as Dr. Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha, CEO of KENAFF, is elected President of the World Farmers’ Organisation for 2026–2028 — the first Kenyan to hold the role. From a coffee farm in Meru to the global stage, his journey reflects a growing African voice in shaping the future of agriculture.

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How Nairobi Hosted the World and Put Kenya at the Centre of Farming’s Future

For four historic days in June, Nairobi became the global capital of agriculture. Hosted by KENAFF and the WFO, the 2026 General Assembly brought together over 1,000 delegates to drive a new, farmer-led era of sustainable, innovation-driven, and commercial agribusiness across Kenya and the globe. Read on for the major outcomes.

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