Agriculture
Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh /X
Kenya’s ambition to become a regional hub for agricultural innovation received a major boost after TTT Agri announced plans to locally manufacture advanced silicon-based agricultural solutions under the government’s “Make in Kenya” initiative.
Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa International Agriculture Expo (AIAE), TTT Agri CEO Robin Bains said the move is aimed at developing science-led, locally produced solutions that address Africa’s unique soil and crop challenges.
“To this end, we are pleased to announce that we are embracing the ‘Make in Kenya’ vision to be able to supply the African market,” Bains said.
“Our team of specialists including researchers and scientists from renowned international universities, working in collaboration with established global manufacturers will be instrumental in creating solution-based silicon products that address local agricultural issues by manufacturing right here in Kenya.”
Bains highlighted the critical role of specialty silicon technologies in advancing regenerative agriculture a system focused on restoring soil health, improving water retention, and boosting crop resilience to climate stress.
He noted that silicon, when used effectively, enhances nutrient absorption, strengthens plant defenses, and promotes microbial balance in the soil, reducing dependence on chemical inputs.
“When we restore our soils, we restore our future — for our farmers, for our food security, and for our planet,” he said.
Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh, said the private sector remains key in Kenyas push to strengthen agriculture–industry–trade linkages.
“This Expo shines a spotlight on Africa’s dual role, as the world’s breadbasket in the making and as ground zero for agricultural innovation,” he said. “The theme — Increasing Agricultural Productivity in Africa through Innovation and Market Access — reflects our collective commitment to make agriculture a driver of economic growth, youth employment, and food security.”
The event brings together over 150 exhibitors and 100 international delegations, from China, Türkiye, Israel, and the United States, positioning Kenya as a continental hub for agribusiness innovation and technology transfer.
Ronoh commended the private sector’s growing role in driving agricultural transformation through innovation, investment, and research partnerships.
The expo comes at a time that Kenya’s agriculture sector, that contributes over 23 per cent of GDP and 70 per cent of rural employment, is increasingly turning to precision farming, agri-fintech solutions, and regenerative soil technologies to meet rising food demands amid climate pressures.
