Energy and innovation take centre stage at Vivo agriculture conference

Vivo Energy Kenya Finance manager Soumaya Haddad (left) with Simba Corp's Maureen Nyakio during the Vivo agriculture conference in Nakuru. [Courtesy]

Over 100 stakeholders from Kenya’s agricultural sector gathered in Nakuru on Wednesday for a one-day conference organised by Vivo Energy Kenya, the local distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants.  The event, held at the Midlands Hotel, focused on how innovation in energy use and farm machinery can help make agriculture more efficient, affordable, and sustainable. The conference brought together a diverse mix of farmers, agribusiness leaders, processors, regulators, and original equipment manufacturers. Vivo Energy Kenya Commercial Manager Mark Senteu reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting the agriculture industry by offering products and services tailored to its evolving needs.

“As Vivo Kenya, we are committed to walking the journey with our farmers and Agri-processors,” he said. Additionally, the company will ensure that it has access to world-class fuels, lubricants, and partnerships that deliver real value.