Alliad puts local suppliers at centre of its sustainability drive in Kenya

Alliad is strengthening its commitment to local suppliers, talent and communities in Kenya as part of its sustainability-focused expansion strategy throughout Africa. The company's third Sustainability Report highlights Kenya's growing importance in its efforts to bolster local supply chains, create employment and generate economic value through its ESG agenda.

A key milestone was the inaugural Supplier Forum, which brought together over 60 local suppliers to address standards, food safety, sustainability and local content, aiming to enhance supplier relationships and better prepare local businesses for participation in Alliad's supply network. Alliad maintains a 100 percent Kenyan workforce, underscoring its dedication to local talent development and economic participation.

In a broader context, 77 percent of the company's 1,775 suppliers globally are local. In Côte d'Ivoire, local procurement increased from 30 percent to 46 percent in 2025, reflecting Alliad's commitment to deepening local sourcing across its markets. The company's sustainability initiatives extend beyond Kenya, supporting farmers, education, healthcare and environmental conservation in other African countries.

In Uganda, Alliad's Open Market Day initiative in Buliisa District has connected more than 80 local farmers with buyers via a weekly marketplace, improving market access and livelihoods. The company also planted 1,285 trees at schools in Uganda and contributed to girls' education. At a hospital in Kawempe, Alliad donated healthcare supplies benefiting 150 mothers and newborns.

In Côte d'Ivoire, environmental education programs were conducted in 10 schools, combining awareness sessions with the creation of arboretums. Alliad invested $49,172 in community initiatives in 2025, nearly quadrupling its investment from the previous year. The company also reported progress in reducing its environmental impact, with 11 percent of its electricity consumption from renewable sources, a diversion of 191 tonnes of waste from landfills, and 1,285 trees planted across its facilities.

In Kenya, environmental improvements were paired with the introduction of more fuel-efficient vehicles and a new transport ERP platform expected to boost fuel efficiency by 10 to 15 percent. Strengthening ESG systems, Alliad completed its first EcoVadis assessment and its second Double Materiality Assessment, introduced its first Sustainable Procurement and Whistleblowing policies, and established three cross-functional committees to support sustainability and governance.

As Alliad expands across Africa and other markets, Sinokrot emphasized that responsible sourcing, local supplier development and investment in people and communities would remain central to the company's growth strategy.