Israel aims to enhance Kenya's agricultural export sector, particularly flowers, by leveraging its global trade networks and technological expertise.

• Israel seeks to expand market access for Kenyan flowers, fresh produce, and other agricultural exports.
• Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar highlighted collaboration opportunities during the International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2026.
• Israel's contributions include advanced agricultural technologies and training programs for Kenyans, with companies like Gadot Agro showcasing post-harvest solutions and Cargolite introducing efficient packaging.

A new carton packaging technology is being introduced to Kenyan flower exporters to combat significant post-farm losses and improve flower quality upon arrival in overseas markets.

• The innovation aims to reduce damage from crushed cartons and rough handling, which erodes returns in an industry supplying an estimated 40 percent of Europe’s cut flowers.
• Cargolite, an Israeli packaging firm, developed the reinforced carton system, which is being adopted by Kenyan flower farms.
• The technology is promoted as a logistics innovation that optimizes the entire process, leading to fewer claims, less waste, and increased value for growers despite potentially higher upfront box costs.

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA has officially entered the Kenyan market, launching the KIFA electric motorcycle specifically designed for the local boda boda industry.

• YADEA aims to tap into the growing demand for cleaner and more affordable transport in Kenya, positioning it as a key market in their East African expansion.
• This launch follows the company's success in Ethiopia, where they have sold over 48,000 electric motorcycles in three years.
• The KIFA motorcycle features a payload capacity of up to 250 kilograms and a range of up to 150 kilometres, with support for rapid battery swapping through a partnership with ARC Ride.