Kenya

The facility is set to significantly improve disease resistance, accelerate wheat breeding, and enhance yields, as the country seeks to reduce its 80% dependency on wheat imports.

The logistics sector is “the backbone of industrial progress,” underscoring the new event’s relevance across multiple value chains.

Kenya currently imposes a 50% ad-valorem duty on maize imports from countries outside the East African Community (EAC), in line with the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET).

The agreement aims to co-develop and scale science-based solutions for smallholder farmers, bridging the gap between research and on-the-ground delivery.

Redirecting animal feed manufacturers to utilize yellow maize is expected to decrease the pressure on white maize supplies.