Kenya has unveiled a Sh1.081 trillion National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP), an ambitious five-year roadmap aimed at transforming agriculture, strengthening food security and accelerating rural economic growth.
The plan, which covers 2026 to 2030, was launched during the opening of the Financing Agri Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit 2026 in Nairobi. It marks a major milestone in implementing the Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS 2019–2029).
NASIP seeks to build resilient food systems, modernise agricultural value chains, expand irrigation infrastructure, improve food security and create more than two million jobs over the next five years. It also aims to boost farmers' incomes and position Kenya as a regional hub for sustainable agri-food investment.
“I am equally proud that the 2026 FINAS Summit provides the platform for the official launch of the National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP 2026–2030). At the heart of NASIP is a fully costed investment framework of Sh1.081 trillion over the next five years,” Principal Secretary for Agriculture Jonathan Mueke said.
Mueke said the investment plan will be financed through a blended model, with the national and county governments contributing 35 per cent, the private sector 45 per cent, and development and bilateral partners providing the remaining 20 per cent.
He also urged county governments to take a more active role in implementing the plan to ensure its success.
The summit also highlighted Africa's broader agricultural transformation agenda, including the accelerated implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration.
Delegates noted that the continent is entering a critical phase of implementing the 2026–2035 CAADP strategy, which prioritises agro-industrialisation, climate resilience, regional trade and inclusive food systems governance.
Held under the theme, "Towards Sustainable Financial Architecture for Africa's Food Systems," the FINAS Summit has brought together policymakers, financiers, development partners and private sector leaders to explore blended finance models, climate-smart investment pathways and innovative agricultural financing solutions.
The discussions include case studies from Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia, showcasing practical approaches to financing agricultural transformation.
FINAS Summit Director Charity Mutegi said the forum is focused on moving beyond dialogue to action, including establishing a private sector-led agriculture finance working group to mobilise more investment into the sector.
Participants are also drawing on tools such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation's MAFAP expenditure reviews and the World Bank–IFAD 3FS framework to identify financing gaps and improve capital flows into agri-food systems.
International partners underscored the importance of collaboration in driving agricultural transformation.
Ireland's Ambassador to Kenya, Caitríona Ingoldsby, highlighted the value of partnerships between governments, development partners and farmers, while other speakers called for stronger policy frameworks to unlock investment and scale up innovation.
Experts also stressed the need for inclusive, climate-smart financing models that support smallholder farmers and agricultural micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), noting that Africa's food systems transformation will depend on sustained investment and long-term commitment from both the public and private sectors.
The FINAS Summit 2026 runs from June 30 to July 2, 2026.
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