By ANNE WAIGURUMore by this AuthorKenya has made commendable progress in accessing global markets for horticultural produce. Kenya has the highest youth unemployment rate in East Africa. The global market access for Kenya’s agricultural produce must translate to practical solutions to youth unemployment and underemployment. Lastly, poor market access resulting from lack of rudimentary infrastructure, such as local market facilities and accessible roads, cost farmers heavily in inclement weather. It aims to facilitate, support and empower traditionally excluded populations to access markets by solving the challenges and setbacks that lock them out.

Source: Daily Nation April 17, 2019 21:33 UTC