Upcoming event · Thursday, 19 November 2026

FtMA National Stakeholder Forum 2026

Strengthening Local Food Systems: The FtMA 9-Year Journey

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Date
Thursday, 19 November 2026
Time
8:00 am – 1:00 pm East Africa Time
Venue
Westlands, NairobiBy invitation only
Hosted by
Farm to Market Alliance with CGA and the World Food Programme

About the forum

Strengthening local food systems: the FtMA 9-year journey

Join public and private sector partners, development organisations and key stakeholders as we reflect on nine years of strengthening local food systems through the Farmer Service Centre (FSC) model.

The forum brings together government, development partners, researchers, agribusinesses and farmer representatives to look at the evidence from the Farm to Market Alliance programme in Kenya, hear directly from farmers and Farmer Service Centres, and agree on how to scale what works.

Forum highlights

  • Keynote Addresses
  • Programme Results Showcase
  • Interactive Data Walk & Farmer Stories
  • Panel Discussion on Scaling Impact
  • Partner Commitments for the Future
Event card: FtMA National Stakeholder Forum 2026, 19 November, 8 am to 1 pm, Best Western Premier, Westlands, Nairobi. Hosted by Farm to Market Alliance, Cereal Growers Association and World Food Programme.
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Programme

Agenda for 19 November 2026

  1. Arrival and Registration Welcome coffee, participant registration and tour of the FtMA Gallery
    FtMA Team
  2. Welcome Remarks and Opening of the Programme
    Event Host / FtMA
  3. The FtMA Journey Progress, lessons and future outlook
    George Njoroge, FtMA Country Coordinator
  4. Strengthening Resilience in ASALs Through the Farmer Service Centre (FSC) model
    WFP Deputy Country Director
  5. Investing in Resilience Perspectives from development partners
    NORAD / New Zealand / Mastercard Foundation
  6. Official Opening and Keynote Address
    Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
  7. Evidence and Learning Session Presentation of key research findings and lessons
    Dr Langat, Lead Researcher, Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, Egerton University
  8. Health Break and FtMA Gallery Tour
  9. Panel Discussion: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems Focus: markets, productivity, BDEC, MSMEs, government, FSCs and farmer perspectives
    Panel Moderator
  10. From Learning to Action The future of FSCs, CGA and public-private partnerships
    Mr. Anthony Kioko
  11. Government Reflections, Call to Action and Closing Remarks
    Government Representative
  12. Networking Lunch and FtMA Gallery Tour

Times are East Africa Time (EAT). The programme may change slightly on the day.

Venue

Westlands, Nairobi

In-person attendance is by invitation only.

Enquiries

For questions about the forum, contact CGA:

info@cga.co.ke
+254 700 222 622

Follow the forum online

Not on the guest list? Everyone is welcome to follow the forum live on Microsoft Teams — no account needed, just open the link in your browser or the Teams app on the day.

Join on Microsoft Teams Opens from 8:00 am EAT, Thursday 19 November