×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Nairobi picked to host world's largest food trade platform

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo (left) and AFA CEO Bruno Linyiru. [Bernard Orwongo, Standard

Kenya will host Africa’s first edition of Gulfood360, the world’s largest food and beverage trade platform, putting the country at the centre of the continent’s growing food economy.

The platform’s expansion into mainland Africa marks a rare shift in global trade, as African markets have traditionally played a supply role rather than serving as major trade hubs.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Financial Standard
Agricultural Finance Corporation banks on wholesale model to bridge $100bn finance gap
Business
World Bank gives Ruto Sh97 billion lifeline as IMF stays away
Business
Mudavadi urges regulators to boost public trust ahead of Global Trust Summit
Financial Standard
Banks caught between Ruto's lending push, rising bad loans