Conference On Integrating Consumers In Policy And Program Agenda In Kenyan Agriculture
Held on 19th April 2005 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi

Speeches.
Hon. Kipruto Arap Kirwa, MP, Kenya Minister for Agriculture addressing the conference.	1.Opening speech by Hon Kipruto Arap Kirwa, MP , Kenya Minister for Agriculture.(pdf) 2.Opening speech by the Vice chancellor Egerton University.(pdf) 3.Speech by Chief Agriculture business and Environment office,Usaid Mission to Kenya.(pdf)	Director Tegemeo James Nyoro addressing the conference.

Papers.

Paper 1.- Wp15-Effects of government maize Marketing trade Policies on maize Market Prices in Kenya by T.S Jayne, Robert J. Meyers and James Nyoro.
This paper identifies the effects of NCPB’s activities and government maize trade policy on maize market price levels and volatility. The paper also identifies the welfare implications and distribution effects of these policies
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Paper 2.- Wp19-Staple Food Consumption Patterns in Urban Kenya: Trends and Policy Implications: Muyanga M, T.S Jayne, Gem Argwings Kodhek and J Ariga.
The paper examines the emerging consumption patterns of the main staples carbohydrates and factors influencing the consumption trends. In addition, the study examines the various staples marketing channels used by different income groups.
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Paper 3.- Wp17-Urban domestic consumption Patterns for meat: Trends and Policy Implications: Paul Gamba.
The paper examines the emerging consumption patterns of meat and factors influencing the consumption trends. In addition, the paper examines the meat marketing channels used by different income groups.
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Paper 4.- Consumption Patterns of Dairy products in Kenya’s Urban Centers: A tool for Leveraging Dairy Policy: Mm’boyi F, Gem A.K, Muyanga M. & Gamba P.
The paper examines the emerging consumption patterns of dairy products and factors influencing the consumption trends. In addition, the paper examines the dairy marketing channels used by different income groups.
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Paper 5.- WP16-Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Consumption and Trade in Urban Kenya: Milton Ayieko, David Tschirley and Mary Mathenge.
The paper identifies the emerging consumption trends for fruits and vegetables in Nairobi and identifies trade issues that influence the consumption patterns. It identifies how the urban consumption of fruits and vegetables can be improved through market and trade initiatives and also identifies how system organization and performance of the fruits and vegetable market affects the ability of the system to satisfy consumer demand.
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Paper 6.- Legal Reform in the Agricultural Sector: Gem Argwings Kodhek.
The paper identifies the constraints imposed by the current agricultural legislation due to the multiplicity of the legislation that is out of date with the current economic thinking. The paper proposes the development of umbrella legislation in agriculture through review, updating, repealing and consolidation of the legal statutes in the sector.
Abstract (pdf) ---The paper (pdf)

Participants
Chief Agriculture Business and Environment Office (Abeo Usaid), Margaret Brown addressing the conference	A list of the Participants(pdf)	Prof S. A. Abdulrazak Deputy vice chancellor research and extension Egerton university addressing the Conference.
Hon Okioma, Mwancha MP Member of parliament Agriculture commitee at the conference.	A section of the Participants.	A section of the Participants.