Alliance Bioversity International

Kenya is well-known for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves. Its Indian Ocean coastline is lined with historically important ports, where goods from Arabian and Asian traders have long been exchanged.

Agriculture is essential to Kenya's economy, contributing 33% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and an additional 27% of its GDP indirectly through agriculture’s connection with other sectors. Agriculture employs more than 40% of Kenya’s total population, and more than 70% of Kenya's rural residents.

Kenya hosts the Alliance’s regional hub for Africa, and for the last 30 years the Alliance’s team in Kenya has been collaborating with national research partners. Our partnerships in Kenya have been key to shaping the country's agricultural landscape and contributing to the countries Agriculture Agenda “towards sustainable agricultural transformation and food security”. The Alliance in Kenya works closely with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), development partners, NGOs, farmers, education centers and private and public institutions, including Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of health, and others.