In November 2023, FAEA’s Executive Director traveled to Kenya to assess the progress of ongoing initiatives and lay the groundwork for key activities in 2024. The visit focused on evaluating FAEA’s efforts in supporting the implementation of food and feed safety legislation and exploring collaboration opportunities with strategic partners like TradeMark Africa (TMA) and Jomo Kenyatta University. The outcomes of this trip have set a clear direction for FAEA’s strategy in Kenya moving forward.

The Executive Director’s visit included productive meetings with TradeMark Africa and Jomo Kenyatta University. During discussions with TMA, both organizations identified several areas of mutual interest, particularly in food and feed safety. This collaboration will focus on jointly conducting capacity-building activities and leveraging each organization’s expertise to support Kenya’s food safety objectives.
The visit concluded with a meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, where the FAEA team briefed representatives from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on the organization’s 2024 plans.

With a solid plan in place and strong partnerships established, FAEA is poised to make significant strides in 2024. The focus will be on implementing capacity-building activities that target the private sector while exploring opportunities to collaborate with TMA on initiatives involving Kenyan government agencies. The organization remains committed to supporting Kenya’s food and feed safety framework through strategic partnerships and expert-led training programs.

FAEA’s work in Kenya continues to be a vital part of its broader mission to enhance global food and feed safety standards. Members can look forward to seeing these initiatives unfold throughout 2024, driving both regulatory progress and industry development in Kenya.