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Kenyan smallholder farmers are using a pay-per-use solar cold storage model from SoKo Fresh to reduce post-harvest losses and access global export markets.

Nairobi, Kenya

Who
Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah, SoKo Fresh, Emmanuel Aziebor (CLASP), Carol Koech (Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet), Denis Karema (SoKo Fresh)
What
Kenyan smallholder farmers are using a pay-per-use solar cold storage model from SoKo Fresh to reduce post-harvest losses and access global export markets.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:20:23 GMT · 1h 36m ago
Where
Nairobi, Kenya ·
Why
Unreliable electricity and lack of affordable storage options lead to significant food spoilage and prevent farmers from accessing better markets.
The Frontline Impact

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This innovation helps African farmers like Yvonne Anyonyi Mumiah preserve produce quality, reduce spoilage from up to 50% to under 2%, and increase their income by up to 50% per kilogram, addressing a critical challenge in agricultural supply chains and food security.

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