Ongoing Projects

Here are the projects we are currently undertaking

1. Business Environment and Export Enhancement Programme (BEEEP)

Partner: TradeMark Africa

August 2023 – August 2028

Budget: $800,000

Objective: The objective of this project is to convene Public Private Dialogues in the horticulture sector. The program will build on interventions already supported by the Government of Kenya and will complement the goal of the Integrated National Export Development and Promotion Strategy (INEDPS) that seeks to grow Kenya’s horticultural exports. The goal is to close the negative balance of trade through export growth, factor productivity and stimulating economic development and job creation, in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

2. From Loss to Value Creation (L2V): Reducing Food Loss through Partnerships in Green Cold Storage Solutions in Kenya” under the DANIDA Green Business Partnership

Partner: DanChurchAid – DCA

July 2023 – July 2028

Budget: KES 4,000,000

Objective: The objective of this project is to increase income for small-holder farmers in Nakuru and Nyandarua counties by reducing food waste and loss through the implementation of cold-chain solutions. This will be done through the introduction of a sustainable cold-chain business model, that promotes responsible business conduct. FPEAK will build the capacity of farmers and traders on market standards and regulations, provide technical and marketing information, act as an information center and ensure active lobbying and advocacy programs to enhance the sector’s competitiveness.

3. Institutional Support to FPEAK

Partner: COLEAD

The project has been running from 2018

Objective: The objective of this project is to enable FPEAK to strengthen its brand and visibility as well as enhance service delivery to its members. This project is supporting FPEAK to develop its strategic plan, training capability and communication strategy. It is through this project that FPEAK was able to develop its new look website.  

4. NeXT Kenya

Partner: COLEAD

The project has been running from 2020

Objective: The objective of this project is to strengthen FPEAK’s services towards members in the area of SPS compliance, strengthen FPEAK’s training unit, strengthen FPEAK’s representation role, Support FPEAK on governance, support market access for FPEAK members, improving competitiveness of the Kenyan horticultural sector and strengthening the regional dialogue on horticulture.

5. Management of Scale Insects in East Africa to Enhance Market Access

Partners: STDF – CABI, KEPHIS, KALRO, NMK, KEFRI

Project Period: April 2023 to April 2026

Objective: The objective of this project is to improve surveillance of scale insect pests which aids compliance to market requirements to the EU and China. This project will be implemented in Murang’a, Kiambu, Makueni, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzoia & Kilifi Counties targeting mango, avocado, papaya and pineapple value chains. The program is led by CABI and KEPHIS. The project will look to train small holder farmers and agronomists on identification and management of scale insects, introduce biological control agents for select invasive pests in the production areas and increase number of nurseries selling pest free planting materials.

6. Tailor Made Training Plus (TMT+)

Partners: Q-Point BV and Kenya School of Agriculture.

Project Period: August 2023 to September 2024

Objective: This project aims to conduct tailor made training sessions targeting small holder farmers, technical staff of FPEAK members and other industry stakeholders on Market standards and regulations; GLOBALG.A.P. and KS 1758 – Horticulture Code of Practice, Value Addition and Hygiene Practices, Post Harvest Handling and Cold Chain and Value Chain Management. The project will also facilitate setting up of demo sites showcasing Good Agricultural Practices and compliance across the country in collaboration with the project partners.