Weekly News Roundup Nō 45 / Nov 2025
Kenya’s Farm to Feed Raises $1.5 Million to Tackle Food Waste and Empower Farmers
November 3, 2025
Kenyan agritech startup Farm to Feed has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to expand its mission of reducing food waste by creating a market for imperfect but edible farm produce.
The round included $1.27 million in equity investment and $230,000 in non-dilutive funding from the DeveloPPP Ventures programme. The equity raise was led by Delta40 Venture Studio and attracted participation from notable investors such as DRK Foundation, Catalyst Fund, Holocene, Marula Square, 54Co, Levare Ventures, and Mercy Corps Ventures.
Founded in 2021, Farm to Feed provides a platform that connects farmers with buyers of “rescue-grade” produce—fruits and vegetables that fail to meet cosmetic standards for retail sale but remain nutritious and safe for consumption. By offering a reliable market for such produce, the company helps farmers recover value from crops that would otherwise go to waste.
According to company data, Farm to Feed has already onboarded more than 6,500 farmers, sold over 2.1 million kilograms of produce, and prevented approximately 247 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions by diverting food from waste streams. The startup operates using a hybrid digital system that includes a USSD platform for farmers without smartphones, an ERP system for inventory and logistics management, and an e-commerce portal that connects buyers and institutions to traceable farm produce.
The company said the new funding will be used to expand its operations across Kenya, particularly in secondary cities, and to develop new product lines such as semi-processed vegetables for institutional and retail markets. It also plans to strengthen its technology infrastructure and explore opportunities for regional expansion.
Farm to Feed’s co-founders highlighted that their approach addresses both economic and environmental challenges. “How we feed the future must be reimagined—rescued, regenerative, indigenous, and inclusive,” they said in a statement. “Our goal is to ensure farmers earn fairly, consumers eat nutritiously, and the planet benefits through reduced waste and emissions.”
The funding marks another milestone in Kenya’s growing agritech sector, which continues to attract investor confidence through innovative solutions that bridge the gap between sustainability and profitability.
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NORAD donates 3,600 bags of fish feed to boost Vihiga aquaculture
November 6, 2025
In a major boost for aquaculture in Vihiga County, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), through the Advancing Resilient Nutrition‐Sensitive Aquaculture Project (ARNSA), has donated 3,600 bags of fish feed to 450 selected fish farmers across the county.
Each farmer will receive eight bags of feed, following delays that had seen the consignment arrive later than expected. The initiative is part of the broader Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), implemented in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Vihiga County Government.
Speaking at the hand‑over, Governor Wilber Khasilwa Ottichillo praised the farmers’ patience during the waiting period, and emphasized fish farming’s potential in reducing poverty, boosting nutrition, and generating income. Ottichillo also revealed plans for a fish‑feed factory to be set up at the Mwitoko Aquaculture Center next year, aimed at making feed more affordable and accessible. He further announced a five‑year aquaculture programme that will provide training, inputs and technical support, and disclosed that an agricultural college is in the pipeline in partnership with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, Julius Maruja, highlighted the project’s inclusivity — noting that women, youth and persons with disabilities are among beneficiaries. He also mentioned that kiosks for fish value‑addition and marketing are being established in Kaimosi and Chavakali to support local consumption and sales. Wodanga Ward MCA and Agriculture Committee member, Vincent Atsiaya, who also joined the event, acknowledged farmer frustrations over the earlier six‑month delay (initially expected to be two), and urged continued perseverance. The project coordinator, Wilson Munala, confirmed the distribution plan of eight bags each for the 450 farmers and the establishment of two aggregation and value‑addition kiosks to support market access.
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Renovated Mulot Saleyard Ready to Spur Livestock Business in Narok
November 4, 2025
Mulot Livestock Sale Yard, one of the oldest and busiest sale yards in Narok County, has undergone full refurbishment and been reopened by the county government, marking a significant step in the revitalization of the local livestock trade.
Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu announced that Mulot is among 20 livestock sale yards being improved across the county, and encouraged traders to capitalise on the upgraded infrastructure. The enhancements at Mulot include administrative offices, washrooms, livestock water‐points, and loading/unloading zones. On a typical market day at Mulot, traders currently deal in about 1,500 to 2,000 cattle and around 1,000 goats and sheep. With the improvements, these volumes are expected to rise. The county projects increased revenue collection from the facility, currently averaging around KSh 150,000 per day, which will be reinvested into service delivery and further development. Looking ahead, modern trading stalls are under construction around the saleyard, set to be allocated to traders within a month, offering a more organised and dignified working environment.
The upgraded yard improves market infrastructure, making trading more organised and likely more profitable for livestock farmers and traders. Enhancements such as washrooms and water‐points improve hygiene and welfare for both livestock and people on site. The increase in throughput and revenue signals potential for economic development in Narok County’s pastoral sector.
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