In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more

In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more | Africanews

Solar-powered cold storage is transforming agriculture across Africa, helping farmers preserve perishable crops, cut post-harvest losses from as much as 50% to under 2%, and access lucrative international markets while reducing reliance on costly and unreliable electricity.

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Workers carry fresh herbs from Soko Fresh solar-powered cold rooms at Citadel Agri Merchants in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya, May 22, 2026.

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In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more | Africanews

In Kenya cold chain breakthrough helps farmers save more, earn more | Africanews

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