Global food security at risk: Kagwe urges developed nations to fund Africa’s agriculture
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Mr Kagwe said climate change is already disrupting farming systems, with Kenya heavily reliant on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on developed countries and global investors to finance climate-smart agriculture in Africa.
He warned that ignoring the continent could threaten global food security.
Speaking at the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, Mr Kagwe said climate change is already disrupting farming systems. Kenya relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture.
Between 2020 and 2023, five failed rainy seasons pushed over 4 million people into food insecurity and caused major livestock losses. Some areas face floods. Others face drought and extreme heat.
He said solutions must be locally driven and tailored to farmers’ realities. Developed countries must enforce the “polluter pays” principle and back their climate commitments with real financing.
Mr Kagwe highlighted Kenya’s investments in renewable energy, irrigation, and climate-smart farming technologies.
More than USD 250 million has been secured, but more funding is needed to unlock Africa’s agricultural potential.
He said Africa is central to global food security. Investors should see climate-smart agriculture as one of the decade’s biggest opportunities.
Kenya is ready to lead sustainable agricultural transformation.