AEA continued to strengthen workplace engagement and promote positive industrial relations through workers’ meetings held at Karen Roses and Redwing Roses Limited.

On 12^th August 2026 AEA conducted a workers’ meeting at Karen Roses, bringing together management, employees, union representatives and the AEA representative. The session focused on sensitising workers on the importance and key provisions of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with emphasis on employees’ rights, responsibilities and the need for effective implementation of the agreement. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the recruitment of shop stewards, including the Shop Steward, Deputy Shop Steward and Secretary. The process was conducted transparently and orderly in the presence of management, the union and AEA.

The Agricultural Employers Association (AEA) successfully conducted a two-day Effective Industrial Relations training on 30th–31st July 2026 at Rainforest Farmlands Kenya PLC.

The training equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills to foster harmonious workplace relations and ensure compliance with labour laws. Key areas covered included Foundations of Industrial and Labour Relations, Grievance Handling, the Roles and Functions of Welfare Committees, the Employment Act, Discipline Management, and Leadership & Communication.