Agribusiness Business Opportunities in Kenya

By ASV Client Relations

Key Agribusiness Developments

Kenya’s Agricultural productivity levels are considered to account for one of the highest – within the EAC (East African Community) region. In terms of exports, the sector accounts for 70% of output, therein. As per employment levels, the sector employs an estimated 85% of the rural workforce. Currently, the sector attracts approximately 20% of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) within the region – a development that further enhances its commercial attractiveness. Viable Business Opportunities within this sector include the following.

Agro-processing

• Commercial Irrigation.
• Grains milling and marketing (maize and wheat), sugar, dairy, fruits (mangoes, pineapples and oranges), poultry, pigs and oil crops (sunflower, sesame, canola and groundnuts).

Light manufacturing

• Construction materials.
• Agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Plastic and packaging industry.
• Leather industry.
• Pharmaceuticals and animal feed.

Further information:

Expressions of interest should be addressed to:

Rolex O. Owino
Business Development Director
Email: rolex.owino@africansv.com
Tel.: +44 (0) 333 567 0779