The Kenya Kwanza promised to raise productivity of key value food chain hence reducing basic food importation.
The President initiated distribution of subsidized fertilizers across the country which in return increased food production.
September, 20th 2022: The Government has availed Ksh 3.55 Billion, to subsidize 71,000 Mt (1.42 million x 50 kg bags) of fertilizer, for growing food crops during short rains season. This is following a directive by H.E the President Dr. William Samoei Ruto in his inauguration Speech on Tuesday 13th September 2022 where he directed that 1.4 million bags of fertilizer be availed to farmers at a maximum subsidized price ofKsh 3,500 per 50kg bag down from Ksh 6500, as part of the Government’s interventions to address the high cost of living.
May, 7th 2024: Owners of companies linked Sh 209 million fertiliser scandal charged in court
June, 3rd 2024: Kenya sets aside Sh 414 million for edible oil value chain
June, 14th 2024: In a move to bolster Kenya’s agricultural sector, the government has allocated Sh54.6 billion in the 2024-2025 financial year as read in the budget. This substantial increase of Sh4.7 billion from last year’s Sh49.9 billion is geared at ensuring sustainable food and nutrition security while positioning agriculture as a key economic driver.
July, 2nd 2024: Mystery of 564 tonnes of Russian fertiliser cargo that didn’t reach Kenya
July, 17th 2024: Farmers are among the few winners in the first supplementary budget of the financial year 2024/2025 after the National Treasury allocated an additional Sh 2.5 billion to the fertiliser subsidy programme
July, 22nd 2024: A total of 22 out of 36 projects being undertaken by the State Department for Agriculture have been left without funding in proposed budget cuts, a report of a House committee shows.
