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Generate evidence-based and youth-driven policy recommendations.
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.
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 Date12 - 14 August 2026
LocationNairobi, Kenya
VenueKenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
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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
Strengthen youth participation in policy, innovation, entrepreneurship, climate action, and partnerships.
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Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue and collective action.
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Showcase youth-led innovations, enterprises, and impactful initiatives.
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Promote strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
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Recognize outstanding youth contributions to agrifood transformation.
Programme
Three focused days for policy, enterprise, and field learning.
Day 1
Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
High-level plenaries, keynote addresses, policy discussions, and stakeholder dialogues on youth participation, productive resources, employment, entrepreneurship, and barriers to meaningful engagement.
Day 2
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Partnerships
Innovation showcases, financing dialogues, partnership roundtables, exhibitions, co-creation sessions, the Youth in Agrifood Systems Declaration, and the Awards Gala.
Day 3
Making Agrifood Systems Work for Youth
Field learning visits to youth-led enterprises, innovation hubs, research institutions, policy spaces, and sustainable farming initiatives that can be scaled.
Take Part
Registration, partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.
Become a Partner
Organizations interested in partnering can reach the summit team.
OpenRegister for the Summit
Delegate registration is coming soon.
OpenSubmit Award Nomination
Award nomination details will be shared by 10th June.
OpenBecome a Sponsor
Sponsorship inquiries are open through the partnerships desk.
OpenOrganizers & Partners
A multi-stakeholder platform for agrifood systems change.
