Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is expanding its presence in Kenya to meet the increasing demand for premium wines, highlighted by a recent tasting showcase in Nairobi.

• Kenya's wine market is projected to grow from Sh123.5 billion (USD 950 million) in 2024 to over Sh195 billion (USD 1.5 billion) by 2030.
• Matome Mbatha, Africa Market Manager for WoSA, emphasized Kenya as a strategic focus for the organization.
• The showcase celebrated the 100th anniversary of Pinotage with curated tastings and professional engagement.

The Kenyan government plans to expand coffee farming to more counties, aiming to revive the sub-sector and boost national production. During a forum in Laikipia, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya announced a funding allocation of over KSh 500 million for this three-year initiative.

• This program seeks to enhance coffee production in traditional areas and introduce it to new regions.
• Wycliffe Oparanya highlighted the need for modern farming techniques to meet growing global coffee demand.
• Farmers are encouraged to utilize the Sh8 billion Coffee Cherry Fund to support their coffee farming ventures.