The 7th China-Africa Agrochemical Summit (CAC Africa Summit) opened in Nairobi with a clear focus on boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security across the continent.
The two-day summit, co-organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Sub-Council of Chemical Industry (CCPIT CHEM), Kenya’s Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), and Egerton University, has attracted around 30 exhibitors, mainly from China, showcasing advanced agrochemicals, bio-pesticides, and fertilizers tailored for African farming needs.
Jalen Fan, Deputy Director at CCPIT CHEM, hailed the summit as “a model of South-South cooperation,” stressing that the event would help promote “environmentally friendly, low-toxicity and efficient agrochemicals to support sustainable farming and bumper harvests in Africa.”
Kenya’s Pest Control Products Board underscored the significance of China’s role. China remains Kenya’s leading supplier of both conventional and innovative pesticides. “China is also the largest single contributor of Kenya’s pesticide portfolio, both for the conventional and increasingly advanced products, which reflects strong technical cooperation between the two countries,” said Barasa Wanyonyi of PCPB.
Delegates from Tanzania and Uganda echoed the value of collaboration, noting that Chinese agricultural technologies are gaining ground in East Africa. They emphasized that access to reliable crop protection products and regulatory cooperation are essential for the region’s long-term food security.
As Africa continues to face the dual challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the summit highlighted how stronger China-Africa partnerships can drive innovation, lower costs, and ensure more resilient food systems.
