AEA CEO, Mr. Wesley Siele, participated in the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit , a high-level forum that convened key stakeholders from government, financial institutions, the private sector, development partners, and the agricultural industry to discuss innovative approaches to financing sustainable agri-food systems.

The Board Induction Meeting was successfully held at the AEA offices on 26th June 2026,bringing together newly appointed Board Members for an orientation designed to equip them with the knowledge and understanding required to effectively carry out their governance responsibilities. The meeting served as an important milestone in preparing the Board to provide strategic leadership and oversight in advancing the Association's mission and objectives.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA) proudly participated in the renowned Lewa Safaricom Marathon, successfully completing the challenging 21-kilometre half marathon. Held at the breathtaking Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the event brought together runners from across Kenya and beyond in support of wildlife conservation, education, healthcare, and community development.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA), Mr. Wesley Siele, attended the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1st to 12th June 2026. The conference took place at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Headquarters, the Palais des Nations, and the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG).

The conference brought together tripartite delegations from 187 member states, comprising representatives from governments, employers, and workers. The annual gathering serves as the world's premier forum for discussing labour and employment issues and shaping international labour standards.

One of the key agenda items was the discussion on decent work in the platform economy. Delegates continued negotiations on a possible new international labour standard aimed at protecting workers in the gig and platform economy. The discussions emphasized the importance of ensuring fair working conditions, social protection, and inclusion of informal workers in emerging labour frameworks.

Another major theme was Artificial Intelligence and the future of work. The ILO Director-General's report, titled A MOMENT OF CHOICE: