Alliad Deepens Sustainability Investment in Kenya, Strengthens Local Supply Chains
The forum provided an opportunity for Alliad and its suppliers to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration on international standards, food safety, sustainability and local content.
Nairobi, Kenya — Business services firm Alliad is intensifying its sustainability efforts in Kenya, bolstering local procurement, supplier partnerships, employee training and community investment. The company's latest Sustainability Report outlines the steps taken in 2025, such as the inaugural Supplier Forum in Kenya, which united over 60 local suppliers for discussions on standards, safety, sustainability and regional sourcing.
Alliad's CEO, Rashad Sinokrot, emphasized that this initiative aligns with the company's broader goal of bolstering the communities and supply chains it serves. "Sustainability is about how we grow and the value that growth creates. Across our markets, that means strengthening local supply chains, investing in our people and communities, and operating to high environmental and governance standards," Sinokrot stated.
Notably, Alliad employs a 100% local workforce in Kenya, underscoring its dedication to local talent and economic contributions. The Kenyan supplier engagement program is part of a broader initiative to boost local involvement across Alliad's African ventures. Globally, 77% of Alliad's 1,775 suppliers are local, with Kenya's supplier engagement increasing to 46% in 2025.
In Uganda, Alliad's weekly Open Market Day program in Buliisa District facilitated connections between 80 local farmers and buyers, fostering market access and livelihood support. The company also planted 1,285 trees in local schools, contributed UGX40 million to girls' education, and donated healthcare supplies to Kawempe Referral Hospital, benefiting 150 mothers and newborns.
In Côte d'Ivoire, Alliad backed environmental education in 10 schools, including awareness sessions and arboretum creation. Community investment surged to US$49,172 in 2025, nearly quadrupling from the previous year, with corporate donations reaching 2,044 individuals. Alliad also reported strides in environmental performance, with all operations reporting carbon footprints, renewable energy powering 11% of electricity consumption, waste diversion from landfills rising to 191 tonnes, and tree planting initiatives across locations.
In Kenya, Alliad is modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient vehicles and deploying a new transport ERP system expected to enhance fuel efficiency by 10-15%. The company has also established ESG governance frameworks, completing its first EcoVadis assessment, a second Double Materiality Assessment, and introducing sustainable procurement and whistleblowing policies.
Three cross-functional committees oversee ESG integration into Alliad's operations. These comprehensive measures aim to embed sustainability and responsible practices more deeply into Alliad's business strategy, positioning Kenya as a focal point for the company's commitment to local economic participation, talent development, community support, and environmental stewardship.
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