Kenya and Uganda are pushing to expand maize trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Kagwe saying Uganda is well positioned to supply part of Kenya's maize requirements. However, Kagwe urged Uganda to strengthen post-harvest handling, particularly maize drying, to address concerns over moisture content and aflatoxin contamination, stressing the need for safe, aflatoxin-free grain in cross-border trade.

East Africans are increasingly dining out, leading to a shift in consumer expectations for healthier menu options, quicker service, and a more engaging dining experience. This change is prompting restaurants and supermarkets to reevaluate their menus and locations to meet the evolving demands of diners, according to Khusoko.

TechnoServe convened researchers, donors, private-sector leaders and other food-system actors in Nairobi on 8 September for an event titled Waste Less, Nourish More: Evidence, Action, and the Future of Food Systems Convening. According to Business Today, the gathering focused on a roadmap to reduce food loss and improve nutrition in Kenya, bringing together stakeholders from across the food system to discuss evidence and action on the issue.

New and traditional methods of cooking and adding value to meat are transforming Kenya's livestock and meat sector, with traders and innovators using technology and new knowledge to attract consumers, according to Taifa Leo. This emerged at the Kenya Meat Expo 2026, organised by Nation Media Group alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and other stakeholders. The fifth edition of the expo was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi from August 26 to 28, drawing farmers, processors and traders.

According to Soko Directory, Kiambu County, adjacent to Nairobi, has historically played a significant role in supporting the capital's food security. However, concerns have been raised about the ongoing urbanization and development in the area, which may jeopardize its agricultural capacity and future food security. The article calls for a reevaluation of land use to prevent further loss of arable land.

Health-e News has published a photo feature as part of its Hungry for Change series, documenting what food insecurity looks like on the plates of South African families. Community journalists asked people to show their actual meals, which range from pap and spinach to chicken and bread shared among a household of 12, while a Free State school meal of samp, beans and vegetables may be a child's main meal of the day. Registered dietitian Helen Donkin from the Association for Dietetics in South Africa analysed the meals.