The Inaugural Executive Committee Meeting of the EAC Regional Agroecology Policy Working Group was held on 16–17 June 2026 at the Windsor Hotel in Nairobi.
The Inaugural Executive Committee Meeting of the EAC Regional Agroecology Policy Working Group, held on 16–17 June 2026 at Windsor Hotel in Nairobi, marked a significant milestone in advancing agroecology policy coordination across the East African Community. The event was held under the EU-funded Regional Multi-Actor Research Network (RMNM) on Agroecology in Eastern Africa.
BvAT’ s specific objective within RMNM is to generate credible evidence on agroecological innovations and translate it into policy-relevant outputs through advocacy, awareness creation, and multi-actor dialogue for scaling across East Africa.
During the meeting, the following appointments were confirmed:
- Mr. Alex Mutungi was appointed Chair of the Policy and Governance Subcommittee, tasked with guiding institutional frameworks and ensuring alignment with regional priorities.
- Mr. Fredrick Ochieng was appointed as a Member of the Research and Knowledge Management Subcommittee, responsible for strengthening evidence generation and dissemination to inform policy and practice.
- Dr. Eunice Mutuku was appointed as a Member of the Agroecology Curriculum Development Subcommittee, focusing on embedding agroecology into education and training systems to build long-term capacity.
The subcommittees will convene quarterly and report directly to the Chair of the Executive Committee, ensuring accountability and continuous progress.
Compiled by:
Alex Mutungi-AU EOAI Africa Secretariat Coordinator