IBMA Kenya joined the Private Sector, Markets and Consumers Thematic Working Group (TWG), under the Intersectoral Forum on Agroecology and Agrobiodiversity (ISFAAKenya), Reflection Workshop alongside various partners and stakeholders.

The workshop provided a valuable space to:
▪️ Reflect on the TWG’s advocacy journey, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
▪️ Jointly plan for the next phase of work in 2026.
▪️ Review coordination effectiveness and strengthen partnerships.
▪️ Explore strategies for sustainability and resource mobilization.

🤝 Partnership opportunities that emerged included:
✅Collaborating with BMOs to co-learn effective advocacy practices.
✅Partnering with government institutions to build technical capacities.
✅Establishing model farms that include fruits and diverse crops, showcasing alternatives to banned pesticides.
✅Engaging with the Plant Health Bill to shape supportive regulatory frameworks.
✅Strengthening media engagement to highlight safe alternatives, especially following recent coverage on toxic pesticides.

📌 Final reflections of the meeting emphasized:
🔸 The need to document the impact of the TWG activities.
🔸Deepening collaboration with BMOs and government institutions.
🔸Broadening advocacy to farmers and consumers through model farms and awareness campaigns.
🔸Leveraging media visibility to position biological inputs as credible, safe alternatives.
This workshop reaffirmed our collective commitment to advancing agroecology and sustainable food systems in Kenya.

Special thanks to Biovision Foundation for facilitating the meeting, ISFAAKenya for convening the workshop and IBMA Kenya and Organic Fertilizers and Input Manufacturers Association of Kenya (OFIMAK) members for their active participation and valuable insights.