By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, June 30, 2026 - The government has unveiled a KSh1.081 trillion investment framework aimed at transforming Kenya's agri-food systems over the next five years, with a strong focus on modernising agriculture, boosting livestock production and strengthening food security.
The National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026–2030 was launched on Tuesday during the 2026 Financing Agri-food Systems (FINAS) Summit, where Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke described the initiative as a critical milestone in repositioning Kenya's agriculture sector for sustainable growth.
Speaking during the summit, Mueke said Africa has the capacity to feed both its own population and the rest of the world, noting that sustainable investment remains the missing link in unlocking the continent's agricultural potential.
"This morning, at the 2026 FINAS Summit, we launched the National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan 2026–2030. Africa has the potential to feed itself and the world. What we must unlock is sustainable investment," he said.
The PS said the five-year investment framework is designed to strengthen collaboration between the national government, county governments, development partners, the private sector and farmers in mobilising resources needed to transform the country's agri-food systems.
According to Mueke, the plan will attract investments to modernise agricultural and livestock value chains, create employment opportunities, improve food and nutrition security and position Kenya as a regional leader in sustainable agri-food production.
"The future of agriculture will not be defined by our challenges, but by the partnerships we build and the investments we make today," Mueke said.
He added that the government expects the plan to provide a coordinated roadmap for financing priority agricultural programmes while promoting sustainable production, increasing productivity and enhancing resilience across the country's food systems.
The launch comes as Kenya continues implementing reforms aimed at increasing agricultural output, improving livestock productivity and attracting greater public and private investment into the sector.
Under the National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026–2030, the government seeks to transition Kenya's agriculture from predominantly subsistence farming to a commercially driven, climate-resilient sector capable of delivering long-term food security and economic growth.
The investment framework allocates approximately KSh1.081 trillion across eight strategic flagship programmes that will mobilise public and private financing, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen agricultural value chains.
The plan places significant emphasis on climate-smart agriculture by promoting sustainable farming practices such as crop-livestock integration, soil fertility management and water conservation to help farmers withstand increasingly frequent droughts and floods.
It also prioritises agro-industrialisation through the establishment of local Agri-Industrial Parks, improved market access and stronger regional value chains to enable farmers to earn better returns from their produce.
In addition, NASIP seeks to accelerate the adoption of modern technologies by expanding mechanisation and equipping farmers with digital tools to improve productivity, efficiency and commercial viability.
To ensure sustainable financing, the framework proposes stronger coordination between public and private sector investments, including exploring innovative financing mechanisms such as food security green bonds to support agricultural infrastructure, research, innovation and youth participation in the sector.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock,the comprehensive investment plan is expected to serve as Kenya's blueprint for building a resilient, competitive and investment-driven agri-food system capable of supporting economic growth while ensuring reliable access to safe and nutritious food for all Kenyans.
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