Africa: Nairobi Summit Explores Africa's Sustainability, Food Security Challenges

26 May 2026
Capital FM (Nairobi)

Nairobi — Leaders from the private sector, NGOs and development organisations gathered in Nairobi for the Geopolitics of Sustainability in Africa Summit to discuss food security, climate transition and Africa's economic resilience.

The forum highlighted Africa's push to move beyond raw material exports towards value-added manufacturing, resilient intra-African trade and sustainable economic transformation, amid concerns over unequal access to climate finance and global trade barriers.

John Mwendwa, CEO of KenInvest, emphasized the need for local manufacturing, value addition and stronger regional supply chains to drive sustainable growth and job creation.

The summit also addressed geopolitical risks affecting African food systems, including disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with participants calling for increased investment in climate-smart agriculture, fertilizer production and regional supply resilience.

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