Kenya, alongside Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, is set to benefit from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa's (COMESA) initiative aimed at reducing post-harvest losses in the horticulture sector. The initiative, which acknowledges the horticulture sub-sector's post-harvest losses of up to 60%, aims to lower these losses to 40% or below within five years. The programme focuses on the modernization of horticulture value chains across East Africa, targeting key crops such as potatoes, avocados, and onions. This effort is expected to significantly boost global exports from the current $416 million to $950 million over the next seven years. CEHA regional coordinator, Apollo Owuor, stressed the importance of addressing post-harvest losses through the adoption of existing technologies in storage and transport.

Source: The Star May 17, 2024 12:12 UTC