Kenya has secured renewed support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to strengthen its transition toward climate-resilient and technologically advanced food systems.
The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between President William Ruto and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu on the sidelines of the 2025 UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
President Ruto confirmed that both parties had “reaffirmed a commitment to building inclusive, innovative, and climate-resilient food systems across agricultural value chains.”
He noted that FAO's engagement is vital to transforming the country’s agriculture sector and ensuring long-term food security.
As part of this cooperation, FAO will continue supporting Kenya’s flagship initiatives such as the Digital Land Governance Programme and the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System.
These programs are central to digitising and modernising Kenya’s agricultural operations and improving decision-making in land use and resource planning.
“We welcome FAO’s support for the Digital Land Governance Programme and Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System, noting their importance in modernising Kenya’s food systems,” President Ruto stated.
Looking ahead, Kenya is seeking deeper FAO involvement in scaling up agri-food economies, landscape restoration, and the development of agri-industrial parks.
The government also emphasized the need for sustained cooperation in environmental conservation to enhance ecosystem services and sustainable land use.
The partnership aligns with broader goals of the UN Food Systems Summit to promote sustainable development through coordinated action and innovation in global food systems.