The project aims to reach 30,000 smallholder dairy farmers over a nine-month pilot period.
The summit also marked the official launch of the Agricultural Finance Technical Working Group (AFTWG).
The discussions around feed and fodder financing are expected to help shape future investments.
The event will explore investment opportunities across Africa’s agrifood sector, including financing for sustainable feed and fodder production to strengthen livestock productivity.
Safia will guide the vision and strategy for Heifer’s programs across Africa.
Kenya’s dairy sector supports more than 1.8 million smallholder households and contributes 4.5 per cent of national GDP
This initiative is part of the larger five-year Meliteji-WASU project (2024-2029), funded by the Mastercard Foundation.