Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit

The Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit takes place September 2-4, 2026 at Kenya School of Government. The summit is a high-level national platform positioning young people as key actors in agrifood systems transformation.

Summit Theme

"Youth Leading Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems"

Why the Summit Matters

Agriculture remains central to Kenya's economy and rural livelihoods. 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 Format

Three focused days combining policy dialogue, enterprise development, and field learning.

Day 1 - Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems

High-level plenaries, keynote addresses, and stakeholder dialogues examine the current status of youth participation in agrifood systems. Participants assess opportunities and challenges facing young people in agriculture.

Day 2 - Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Partnerships

Thematic discussions, partnership roundtables, exhibitions, and co-creation sessions focus on scaling youth-led agrifood enterprises. The day culminates in the Youth in Agrifood Systems Declaration and the Awards Gala recognizing excellence in youth-led initiatives.

Day 3 - Making Agrifood Systems Work for Youth

Field learning visits showcase successful youth-led enterprises, innovation hubs, research institutions, policy initiatives, and sustainable farming models. Participants see firsthand what works in practice.

Who Should Attend

• Young professionals in agriculture and food systems

• Youth entrepreneurs in agribusiness

• Student leaders in agriculture

• Government officials working with youth

• Civil society organizations supporting youth

• Private sector companies in agrifood

• Research institutions

• Development partners and donors

• Policy makers in agriculture and youth development

• Innovation hub operators

Summit Value

You'll engage with high-level decision-makers shaping agricultural policy and investment. The summit creates opportunities to showcase youth-led innovations, build partnerships, and influence how agrifood systems support young people.

Field visits connect policy discussions with practical examples of what works, helping translate ideas into action.

Event Details

• Dates: September 2-4, 2026

• Location: Kenya School of Government, Nairobi

• Theme: Youth Leading Resilient and Sustainable Agrifood Systems

• Focus: Youth participation, innovation, entrepreneurship, partnerships, policy dialogue

• Components: Plenaries, thematic discussions, exhibitions, field visits, awards gala

• Format: Three-day summit with policy, enterprise, and field learning

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