Inclusive Agribusiness: The Path to Sustainable Development

[Paul Mbugua, Standard]

The agriculture and food sector is the bedrock of global food and nutrition security, providing livelihoods for many and foster prosperity in rural areas.

In an effort to improve the country's food production and security as well as farmer's incomes, the Kenya National Farmers Federation - KENAFF in collaboration with the 2SCALE project funded by SNV formed the inclusive agribusiness club. The club's objective is to create a symbiotic working relationship with all stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Speaking recently during the clubs sharing and learning event held at KENAFF headquarters in Thogoto Kiambu county, the federations CEO Daniel M'Mailutha said that "there is a huge disconnect between the national and county governments roles when it comes to agriculture adding that the same goes for the private sector, civil society and development organizations in the sector who have been working in 'silos' inhibiting swift development". "There is need for all these organizations to talk to each other and see how and where best to add value and apply resources to avoid duplication of efforts and applying resources sub optimally. Such collaborations will not only hasten the achievement of the sustainable development goals 1 and 2 on no hunger but also provide a network for networking and learning," he added.