Kenya 2026

Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit

Youth Leading Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems

A high-level national platform positioning young people as key actors in agrifood systems transformation through policy dialogue, innovation showcases, strategic partnerships, field learning, and awards.

Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit

35%

of Kenya's population is youth aged 15-34

21%+

of national GDP is contributed by agriculture

3 days

of dialogue, showcases, awards, and field learning

Event Date2 - 4 September 2026
LocationNairobi, Kenya
VenueKenya School of Government
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From Dialogue to Action

Young people are not beneficiaries. They are builders.

Agriculture remains central to Kenya's economy and rural livelihoods, but climate pressure, post-harvest losses, land-use change, and limited market access continue to threaten food security.

The summit responds by convening youth, government, civil society, private sector actors, research institutions, development partners, and donors around practical commitments that can move promising agrifood ideas into measurable outcomes.

Summit Goal

To position young people as key drivers of agrifood systems transformation by strengthening their participation in policy processes, innovation, entrepreneurship, climate action, and strategic partnerships.

01

Generate evidence-based and youth-driven policy recommendations.

02

Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and collective action.

03

Showcase youth-led innovations, enterprises, and impactful initiatives.

04

Promote strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

05

Recognize outstanding youth contributions to agrifood transformation.

Programme

Three focused days for policy, enterprise, and field learning.

Programme Page

Day 1Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Convergence, Context & Official Opening

17 sessions

Day 2Thursday, 3 September 2026

Solutions, Evidence & Commitments

13 sessions

Day 3Friday, 4 September 2026

Field Learning Visits

4 sessions

Take Part

Registration, partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

Become a Partner

Organizations interested in partnering can reach the summit team.

Open

Register for the Summit

Delegate registration is coming soon.

Open

Submit Award Nomination

Award nomination details will be shared by 10th June.

Open

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship inquiries are open through the partnerships desk.

Open

Organizers & Partners

A multi-stakeholder platform for agrifood systems change.

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German Cooperation logo
GIZ logo
Agri-Jobs 4 Youth logo
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Nairobi logo
Route to Food logo
Kenya School of Government logo
PELUM Kenya logo
ISFAA logo
TISA logo
Greenpeace Africa logo
Scaling Up Nutrition logo
Welthungerhilfe logo
Right to Food Coalition logo
Seed Savers Network logo
CGA logo
Alliance Bioversity & CIAT logo
IFJAD logo
Tendet Foundation logo
Siaya County Youth Network logo
The Green Embassy Kenya logo
Burner Market logo
Comrades Food Justice logo
World Food Forum Kenya logo
Project Shambani logo
Policy Action Initiative logo
CAYACC logo
Ampath logo
Groots Kenya logo
EAMDA logo
ELIM logo
CARE logo
Impact Hub Nairobi logo
AiRSURV Drones logo
Scaling Up Nutrition logo
PELUM Kenya logo
Agricultural Society of Kenya logo
NFP logo
Glocolearning logo