Kenya Hosts Africa Food and Nutrition Security Forum
Delegates from 36 countries gather in Nairobi to address water management and agrifood system resilience.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Nutrition
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Nairobi is currently hosting the 17th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security at the Safari Park Hotel. The two-day forum brings together representatives from 36 countries to focus on sustainable water management and nutrition policy.
Why it matters
The event aims to secure political commitment for sustainable water practices in line with the new CAADP Kampala Strategy. It serves as a key platform for coordinating regional action plans to improve food and nutrition security through 2035.
The forum hosts representatives from 36 countries during its two-day duration at the Safari Park Hotel. It is the 17th edition of the annual event, which now incorporates the Africa Youth Food Expo and specialized nutrition showcases.
The details
Attendees are participating in parallel sessions covering food safety, youth-led innovation, climate-resilient water management, and financing strategies. The program also features a dedicated showcase titled Recipes for Better Nutrition alongside the youth expo.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: The 17th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security opened in Nairobi.
October 30, 2026: Official commemoration and forum closing scheduled to take place.
2026-2035: The operational timeframe for the CAADP Agrifood Systems Strategy and Action Plan.
The Big Picture
This forum directly operationalizes the goals set forth in the CAADP Kampala Declaration. It bridges the gap between regional policy declarations and the practical, decade-long execution of the Agrifood Systems Strategy and Action Plan.
The outcomes of this forum may influence regional nutrition policies that dictate long-term food safety standards and access to improved dietary resources. Participants and stakeholders will use the resulting Nairobi Communiqué to shape local food system improvements.
The takeaway
The event highlights a unified push toward sustainable water management as a cornerstone for food security across the continent. By integrating youth innovation with regional policy, the forum attempts to modernize agrifood systems to meet the challenges projected through 2035.
What happens next
The forum is scheduled to conclude on October 30, 2026, with the official release of the Nairobi Communiqué and a formal Call to Action.
Further reading
Learn more about regional food initiatives in the Nutrition section.
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