World Farmers’ Organisation Annual Meeting 2026: What Happened at the Nairobi Gathering
By Daily Report KE | Updated October 1, 2026
Kenya hosted the 2026 World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Annual Meeting in Nairobi from June 8 to June 11, turning an announcement made earlier in the year into a major international gathering focused on the future of farming.
When and Where Was the Meeting Held?
The meeting took place in Nairobi from June 8–11, 2026 and was organised by the World Farmers’ Organisation together with the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF).
The event brought farmer leaders together with policymakers, researchers, private-sector organisations, financial institutions and other stakeholders in the global food system.
What the 2026 Meeting Focused On
WFO said the 2026 edition focused on strengthening farmers’ organisations, increasing investment, encouraging innovation and expanding digital infrastructure for agriculture.
- Investment in farmers and farmer organisations
- Digital tools and innovation in agriculture
- Youth and women’s participation in farming
- Social protection for farming communities
- Land tenure and sustainable land use
- Resilient and inclusive food systems
Why Hosting the Meeting Mattered for Kenya
Kenya’s role as host gave local farmer organisations, researchers and agricultural businesses an opportunity to engage directly with international counterparts without travelling abroad. It also gave visiting delegates exposure to Kenyan farming systems and agricultural innovation.
The gathering was particularly relevant to debates about how farmers can access finance, use technology without being excluded by cost or connectivity, and earn sustainable incomes while responding to climate and market risks.
From Announcement to Completed Event
This article was first published in February 2026 when Kenya was confirmed as host. It has now been updated because the meeting took place in June; leaving the article entirely in future tense would give readers outdated information.
