East African nations have launched the IGAD Soil Health and Fertiliser Hub in Nairobi to combat soil degradation and bolster food security across the region.

• The new regional platform aims to coordinate efforts to improve soil health, increase fertilizer access, and strengthen agricultural productivity, addressing land degradation and climate shocks affecting an estimated 62.3 million food-insecure people.
• Key organizations include the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and member states such as Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
• This initiative builds on the Nairobi Declaration, adopted in May 2024, which commits countries to restoring degraded soils and tripling domestic fertilizer production by 2034.