Kenya National Farmers' Federation

Kenya National Farmers' Federation The Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF) is the apex umbrella farmers’ organization in Kenya.

Her core mandate is embodied in the motto: The Farmers’ Voice; to represent, articulate, protect and promote the interests of Kenyan farmers. The Kenya National Farmers' Federation (KENAFF) is a non-political, non-profit making and democratic member based-based umbrella organization of all farmers in Kenya. It represents the interests of about 2 million farm families as the legitimate farmers' voi

ce with the objective of articulating issues affecting them through focused lobby and advocacy, targeted capacity building and promotion of sector stakeholders' cohesiveness in dispensing and progressive uptake of agricultural innovations for enhanced socio-economic status of the farmers.

As part of the NYDP site visit in Kwale County, KENAFF and Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) engaged with the Kwale County A...
21/08/2026

As part of the NYDP site visit in Kwale County, KENAFF and Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) engaged with the Kwale County Association leadership and key stakeholders, including the Tupande team from One Acre Fund and the Principal of Matuga Agricultural Training Centre (ATC).

The engagements explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration around tree growing, climate action and market linkages, including potential collaboration with Tupande on cashew seedlings and with Matuga ATC on tree-planting initiatives.

The team also assessed the NYDP main nursery at Matuga ATC and the satellite nursery at Majimboni Water Project in Shimba Hills, while participating in a tree-planting activity at the main nursery to commemorate the visit and demonstrate our commitment to leading by example.

Through strong partnerships and practical action, NYDP continues to advance youth-led tree growing, sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Kwale County

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Farmers: The Foundation of Every Agricultural Value ChainThe KENAFF CEO and WFO President giving opening remarks at the ...
20/08/2026

Farmers: The Foundation of Every Agricultural Value Chain

The KENAFF CEO and WFO President giving opening remarks at the 4th Africa Food Show (AFS) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

The 2026 AFS, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MoALD), Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), is being held in Nairobi from August 20th–22nd under the theme: Transforming Agrifood Systems for Healthy Diets: From Seed to Plate.

The KENAFF CEO highlighted three key messages:

(a) Farmers are behind the value chain: without farmers, there would be no value chain. To this end, every actor along the value chain should be deeply interested in farmers extracting their fair and right value.

(b) Farmers meet three critical societal needs:
i) they produce the food that keeps us all alive,
ii) they take care of the natural capital,
iii) they underwrite peace and security.

(c) Quality, safe, and nutritious food can only be produced by farmers. To this end, farmers are Ambassadors of health and wellness.

The event, with representation from across Africa and around the world, was opened by Ms. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya.

The Government of Kenya was also represented by Principal Secretaries from the State Departments of Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Fisheries.

Other high-level guests included:
Ms. Farayi Zimudzi, FAO Kenya Country Representative;
Mr. Matteo Marchisio, IFAD Director for Kenya;
Ms. Linet Luvai, Deputy Representative of UNIDO in Kenya;
Ms. Ruth Okowa, Country Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN);
and Ms. Agatha Thuo, CEO of the Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET).

KENAFF will continue working with the Government of Kenya at both the national and sub-national levels, as well as critical partners such as the FAO, IFAD, and the private sector, to advance the cause of quality food, improved incomes, and better quality of life for Kenyan farmers.

FAO Kenya
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
Agriculture Sector Network

Looking to launch your career in finance while making a meaningful impact on Kenya's agricultural sector? KENAFF is hiri...
19/08/2026

Looking to launch your career in finance while making a meaningful impact on Kenya's agricultural sector? KENAFF is hiring a Finance Intern!

How to Apply
Send your CV to [email protected] or scan the QR code on the poster. You can also reach out via WhatsApp/Call at +254 723 903 957.

This fast-growing beauty is a favorite in agroforestry and landscaping and it's easy to see why. With its fern-like, fea...
17/08/2026

This fast-growing beauty is a favorite in agroforestry and landscaping and it's easy to see why. With its fern-like, feathery foliage and golden-green hues, it brings both beauty and function to any space.

Support youth enterprise while securing top-tier planting stock for your farm:
🌱 Quality Assured — healthy, resilient seedlings built for strong growth
💰 Unbeatable Rates — direct-from-the-grower pricing
🌳 Wide Variety — indigenous, fruit, fodder, and fast-maturing species for every need
Every seedling you buy invests in your farm's future and empowers young leaders in agriculture.
📍 Visit the nearest NYDP Nursery today, or send us a DM to place your order!

KENAFF, through the Nurseries for Youth Development Project (NYDP), engaged Mr. Zachary Ndungu, Regional Manager – Agric...
13/08/2026

KENAFF, through the Nurseries for Youth Development Project (NYDP), engaged Mr. Zachary Ndungu, Regional Manager – Agriculture, Rift Valley Region, Equity Bank, during a visit to the NYDP site in Nakuru to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and inclusive agricultural development.

The engagement provided an opportunity to share the NYDP experience and KENAFF’s broader climate action work, while learning more about Equity Foundation’s initiatives and exploring areas of mutual interest, including climate-resilient agricultural systems, sustainable water and waste management, efficient energy use, agribusiness development, market linkages and access to finance.

The discussion highlighted the value of strategic partnerships in connecting farmers, youth and women in agriculture to the knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities needed to build resilient and sustainable enterprises.

For KENAFF, engagements such as these are an important step towards building meaningful partnerships that can move climate action beyond the project level and translate it into practical economic opportunities, stronger agricultural enterprises and sustainable livelihoods for farming communities.

KENAFF looks forward to building on this engagement and exploring opportunities for collaboration with Equity Bank and Equity Foundation in support of resilient, inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.

🌱 Growing trees. Strengthening resilience. Creating opportunities.

On this International Youth Day, we honor the resilience, innovation, and passion of young farmers driving agriculture f...
12/08/2026

On this International Youth Day, we honor the resilience, innovation, and passion of young farmers driving agriculture forward. The youth in KENAFF aren't just growing crops, they are growing the future of food security in Kenya. 🌾💚

Empowering Every Farmer, Value Chain by Value Chain! 🌾☕Our Farmer Ecosystem Activation Workshops across cooperatives in ...
12/08/2026

Empowering Every Farmer, Value Chain by Value Chain! 🌾☕

Our Farmer Ecosystem Activation Workshops across cooperatives in Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties are in full swing! Under the Agri-SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism (ACFM) Project, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), we are ensuring that no farmer is left behind, from grain growers to coffee producers like those at Komet Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd.

Together with CropSoko Technologies, Mastercard, and KCB Bank, we are continuously onboarding farmers onto the Sauti ya Mkulima Ecosystem. By building a verifiable digital transaction history, smallholders are unlocking formal financial services, receiving KCB Bank cards, and accessing credit, savings, and tailored insurance solutions.

From direct linkages with input suppliers to reliable market access, we are building a digitally connected, inclusive, and market-driven agricultural sector for all.

The journey continues—one cooperative, one farmer at a time!

KENAFF is conducting Farmer Ecosystem Activation Workshops in cooperatives across Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties under t...
12/08/2026

KENAFF is conducting Farmer Ecosystem Activation Workshops in cooperatives across Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties under the Agri-SME Catalytic Financing Mechanism (ACFM) Project, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Implemented with CropSoko Technologies, MasterCard Corporation, and KCB Bank, the workshops strengthen the Sauti ya Mkulima Ecosystem by bringing farmers, input providers, financial institutions, and market actors onto one integrated digital platform.
Financial inclusion is central to these activations. Many smallholder farmers remain underserved by formal financial institutions due to limited financial records and credit histories. Through the Sauti ya Mkulima Platform, farmers build a verifiable digital transaction history by recording their agricultural activities, input purchases, produce sales, and market transactions.
As part of the activation, participating farmers receive KCB Bank cards, strengthening their connection to formal financial services. The transaction history generated on the platform helps build a credible financial profile that supports assessing farmers for appropriate financial products, unlocking greater access to credit, savings, insurance, and other tailored solutions.
Beyond financial access, the workshops foster stronger value-chain linkages by connecting farmers directly with trusted input suppliers, reliable markets through CropSoko Technologies, and financial partners, creating an ecosystem where every stakeholder helps improve farmers' productivity, profitability, and resilience.
Together, we are building a digitally connected, financially inclusive, and market-driven agricultural sector where every farmer has the opportunity to thrive.

Ever wonder what it takes to get milk from the farm to your table? 🥛From high transport costs to payment delays, smallho...
11/08/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to get milk from the farm to your table? 🥛

From high transport costs to payment delays, smallholder dairy farmers face massive daily hurdles. Worst of all? 85.3% report low prices as their most severe challenge.

Women contribute up to 70% of on-farm dairy labor:meaning these market barriers directly impact household income and community livelihoods. 📲 Access our complete 2026 Women in Dairy Report now at kenaff.org to learn more about empowering women across the dairy value chain!

What do you think is the key to solving these market challenges for farmers? Drop your thoughts below! 💬👇

Strengthening Opportunities for Youth and Women in AgricultureToday, KENAFF, through the Nurseries for Youth Development...
10/08/2026

Strengthening Opportunities for Youth and Women in Agriculture

Today, KENAFF, through the Nurseries for Youth Development (NYDP), engaged with the Korea Partnership for Innovation in Agriculture (KOPIA) to explore opportunities to strengthen the Nakuru site as a hub for young farmers and women in agriculture.

The engagement focused on opportunities for agribusiness training, establishment of a demonstration site, technical support, and introduction of new crop varieties.

KOPIA expressed willingness to support these areas, marking an important step towards creating a vibrant learning and demonstration space where young farmers and women can access practical knowledge, skills, and new opportunities.

KENAFF looks forward to building on this engagement and translating the discussions into tangible opportunities for youth and women in agriculture.

KOPIA Kenya Centre

Address

Farmers Conference Center(Plot No. 573), Dagoretti-Thogoto/Mutarakwa Road (Kikuyu)
Nairobi
13747-00800

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+254723903957

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