Kerry and Concern Worldwide Champion Sustainable Nutrition in Kenya

In the arid landscape of Tana River County, a partnership between global nutrition leader Kerry and the humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide is yielding tangible results. Their joint ‘ALIVE’ programme is actively empowering smallholder farming communities, transforming the challenges of climate vulnerability and food insecurity into opportunities for sustainable growth.

For many in rural Kenya, the reliance on small-scale farming is a daily gamble against climate shocks, limited access to resources, and unpredictable market prices. These factors directly impact the availability of food and the nutritional health of families, particularly women and children. The four-year ALIVE programme was established to address these realities head-on.

The initiative focuses on providing farmers with essential support, including training in climate-smart agricultural practices, improving their access to quality farm inputs, and establishing stronger links to reliable markets. This holistic approach is set to improve the food and nutrition security for an estimated 6,000 people, with a deliberate emphasis on empowering women, who are crucial to the well-being of their households and communities.

Fawzia Jamal, Marketing Director Africa for Kerry, emphasized the company’s commitment to making a local impact. “We are committed to improving the lives of farmers and their families in Tana River by removing the barriers they face,” she stated. “The programme’s focus on climate-smart solutions and crucial health and nutrition support will create lasting value for those most affected by food insecurity. We are proud to partner with Concern Worldwide to implement innovative solutions that help make Zero Hunger a reality in Kenya”.

The partnership draws on the distinct expertise of both organizations to deliver a comprehensive programme tailored to the complex needs of the region.

Alex Ogeto, Country Program Manager for Concern Worldwide, has observed the positive trajectory firsthand. “This programme is already changing livelihoods here in Tana River,” he noted. “By providing skills training, access to capital and markets, and improving health and nutrition, we are seeing a direct, positive impact on farming families. With the potential for scaling, an initiative like this could empower communities and help feed millions across Kenya”.

By focusing on empowering smallholder farmers, who form the foundation of Kenya’s food system, the ALIVE programme demonstrates an investment in local solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and food-secure future for the wider region.

About Kerry

Kerry is a world leader in taste and nutrition for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring a better impact for the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers’ complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

About Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is Ireland’s largest international humanitarian organisation, working to transform the lives of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. The organisation works in 25 of the world’s poorest countries, with over 4,000 staff of 50 nationalities, to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives that last and spread without ongoing support from Concern.