East Africa's horticulture industry is convening in Nairobi to tackle costly trade bottlenecks hindering the export of fresh produce across borders.

• The Nairobi Summit on September 22-23 aims to reduce expensive freight, weak cold chains, and fragmented trade procedures.
• A key outcome will be the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a private-sector led platform.
• Discussions will focus on trade logistics, digital trade, sanitary measures, and market access under the African Continental Free Trade Area.