By Shire Abdi - Reporter
Kenya, 24 April 2026 Somalia unveiled a $1.38 billion farm investment plan in Nairobi to boost output and jobs.
The programme, known as the “Somalia’s Legacy Program,” was highlighted on Thursday during a meeting in Nairobi focused on food and agriculture investment partnerships, Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation said.
Director General of the ministry Mohamed Hassan Abdulle said Somalia offers significant investment opportunities, citing the country’s natural resources and what he described as a new phase of economic growth and food security efforts.
The programme focuses on developing six key value chains: maize, sesame, sorghum, beans, citrus and animal feed, the ministry said.
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Officials said the initiative is expected to expand domestic production, reduce post-harvest losses and generate income, while creating employment opportunities.
The forum brought together Somali officials, led by the country’s ambassador to Kenya, along with international investors and stakeholders.
The ministry said Somalia has also introduced policies aimed at improving the investment climate, including protecting investor rights, easing business regulations and strengthening public-private partnerships.
The discussions concluded with a call to enhance cooperation and promote investment to support economic growth and food self-sufficiency, the ministry said.