Announcement: 1st Eastern Africa Indigenous Seed Conference

1st Eastern Africa Indigenous Seed Conference, taking place from 17th–20th November 2026 at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya. This conference is envisioned as a farmer-centred platform to strengthen Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) and advance seed sovereignty in the region. It will bring together farmers, pastoralists, community seed banks, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and collectively shape solutions around indigenous seeds, indigenous livestock diversity, policies, and the right to food.