A new delegation of leading representatives from Kenya’s agrifood sector visits France from 9 to 13 March
The Kenyan delegation is visiting France this week, marking another highlight for the Farm’Innov project: the entire project team is very honoured to welcome the 13 members of the Kenyan agri-food delegation for a new ‘institutional visit’ to western France. A truly ‘innovation tour’ will take them from Paris to Rennes, via Laval, with a programme carefully crafted by Valorial around theCFIA Rennesagri-food trade show, ‘France’s largest agri-food factory, where innovation gives the agri-food sector a boost’ (2,000 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors each year).
The week’s programme includes: La Cité du Lait in Laval, visit to the CFIA with several themed ‘Innovation Tours’, visit of the ‘Usine Agro du Futur’ (Factory of the Future) platform, and targeted meetings with Valorial member exhibitors, completed by visits to companies in the Valorial network, meetings with representatives of regional local authorities, a tour to the Rungis International Market near Paris, and more.
Here are the members of the Kenyan delegation:
- Agatha Thuo, CEO, ASNET (Agriculture Sector Network)
- Catherine Nkirote Kunyanga, PhD, Associate Dean, Faculty of Agriculture / Associate Professsor, Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Coordinator of the Food Security Center, University of Nairobi
- Joshua Wakahora Irungu, Governor, Laikipia County
- Henry Kimani, Chief of Staff, Laikipia County
- Khalif A. Abey, CEO, KCA (Kenya Camel Association)
- Joseph Karuri, Chairman, AKEFEMA (Association Kenya Feed Manufacturers)
- Carole Kariuki, CEO, KEPSA (Kenya Private Sector Alliance)
- Herbert Kibunguchy, Head of agricultural affairs, Bungoma County
- Gidraf Okeyo, PhD, CEO KATIC (Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Center)
- Cheyo Njela Mwenechanya, Group Director Food and Agriculture, Equity Group
- Jackson Wambua, Head Manufacturing sector – Food and Beverage, KAM (Kenya Association of Manufacturers)
- Anthony Kioko, CEO, CGA (Cereal Growers Association)
- Kananu Ibui-Muregi, Customer experience expert, Bell Industries Kenya