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Chinese innovations to boost Kenya's agriculture and green economy

By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-11 14:28
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Chinese investors are partnering with the Kenya to introduce a new wave of sustainable agricultural technologies — from atmospheric water generation and drought-resistant crops to biodegradable bamboo products — aimed at boosting food security, green innovation, and agro-industrial development across the country.

During a meeting in Kenya's capital city Nairobi, Chinese investors outlined proposals ranging from drought-resilient crops to bamboo-based biodegradable alternatives that align with Kenya's food security and climate resilience goals.

In a statement from Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday, it was highlighted that among the flagship projects proposed was the deployment of bio-fertilizer technologies seen as a cleaner alternative to chemical-based fertilisers, which Kenya's agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh said aligns with Kenya's plans to reduce its reliance on chemical fertilizers.

"Bio-green fertilizer is great as we are moving away from chemical fertilizer. We are ready to offer land for this to take place," Ronoh said.

Investors are also introducing a potato-to-rice and noodle conversion technology, capable of producing food with a shelf life of up to 10 years — an innovation that could diversify local markets and enhance food storage amid growing concerns over global supply chain disruptions. Ronoh said this is expected to enhance food security and open new export markets.

The Chinese delegation also proposed the introduction of a drought-tolerant rice variety that requires significantly less water — a crucial solution in the face of increasing climate variability in East Africa. The team noted that the innovation could boost crop yields in Kenya's dry regions amid changing climate patterns.

The delegation also proposed the large-scale planting of Juncao Grass, a fast-growing fodder crop developed in China. The grass is suitable for livestock feed and textile fiber production that will be planted across 100,000 hectares in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, with a projected job creation of over 500,000 positions.

In water-scarce regions, the investors aim to introduce atmospheric water generation technology, which extracts clean water from the air for drip irrigation and household consumption — helping to address the twin challenges of water scarcity and low farm yields. The investors said that this dual-use system targets arid and semi-arid areas where access to water is a major barrier to food production in Kenya.

As part of green industrial efforts, the group also proposed planting 130,000 hectares of dragon bamboo, a species well-suited to Kenya's climate. The bamboo would be processed into food containers and other biodegradable products, providing a local alternative to plastics in line with Kenya's environmental policies. The initiative also targets export markets in Europe and Asia, where demand for eco-friendly goods is on the rise.

Kenya's senator Allan Chesang described the partnership as "strategic", noting it would accelerate Kenya's shift toward modernized agriculture, value addition and green manufacturing. "These investments will boost our GDP, create jobs, and position Kenya as a regional hub for sustainable agro-industrial innovation," he said.

The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to provide land and expedite regulatory approvals to facilitate the pilot projects with technical teams from both China and Kenya expected to continue engagements in the coming weeks to refine the implementation plans.

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