The Growth of Small-Scale Irrigation in Kenya – The Role of Private Firms in Technology Diffusion
Kenya has seen a growing market for small-scale irrigation technologies in recent years. Numerous irrigation technology suppliers have entered Kenya’s irrigation sector, driven by demands from the government- and donor-supported irrigation projects and from a growing middle class wanting to invest in irrigation. This report unfolds the strategies and capabilities of irrigation technology suppliers and their role in developing the small-scale irrigation market in Kenya. The report includes an analysis of recent developments, growth opportunities, and promising business models for the diffusion of irrigation technologies to smallholders.