Government ministry implementing fertilizer and seed subsidies, crop promotion programs, and food safety regulations across Kenya's agricultural sector.
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… Muriuki says they were informed at the National Cereals and Produce Board that individual farmers must register on the Ministry of Agriculture’s KIAMIS platform before accessing the fertiliser. …
Kirinyaga: Mwea rice farmers protest lack of subsidised fertiliserThe Standard
… When the programme began in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture noted that a 50kg bag of fertiliser cost about Sh7,500 before the subsidy brought the price down to Sh2,500.Since then, approximately 33.55 million 50kg bags of subsidised fertiliser have been distributed to about 1.98 …
Ruto's Maize input directive takes effectThe Standard
… d recommending seed varieties suited to local weather and soil conditions. “Kenyans are more concerned about food security than food sovereignty, and right now, the aflatoxin levels in the maize going around are alarmingly high.”Ngetich also criticised the Ministry of Agriculture …
Why cereal growers warn Kenya is facing a food crisisCitizen Digital
… He further placed the Ministry of Agriculture third for its communication on programmes targeting farmers and food security. …
Mwaura commends Mbadi's office for effective government communicationCitizen Digital
… Munene, Kinyua and fellow farmer James Irungu called on the Ministry of Agriculture to prioritize rice farmers, noting that they are currently in a critical planting period. …
Cold, snails and fertilizer shortages: Triple threat for Mwea rice farmers as planting season beginsThe Standard
… no said after a strategy meeting at Kenya Seed Company headquarters in Kitale on July 23.The PS, accompanied by members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture and officials from KEPHIS, AFA, FAO, ADC and Kenya Seed Company, said the Ministry of Agriculture …
Farmers told to plant short season crops ahead of El Nino rainsThe Standard
… Legislators have repeatedly questioned the Ministry of Agriculture on measures to withdraw banned pesticide products from the market and strengthen enforcement.According to the report, inspections of premises handling pesticides rose by 76 percent, from 6,322 in the 2021/22 finan …
Sale of illegal pesticides persists despite crackdown, Auditor General saysThe Standard
… The forum, held in Nairobi and facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Pelum Kenya, brought together hundreds of farmers and pastoralists who said they had responded to the effects of climate change in new ways and reduced their risk of lifestyle diseases.Agriculture Secre …
Agroecologists seek involvement in policy decisionsCitizen Digital
… Information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) revealed that the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026 came into effect on May 1, 2026, after being gazetted on April 1. …
CS Kagwe emphasizes value addition in tea sector to create jobs, boost food productionCitizen Digital
… Information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) intimated that the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026 came into effect on May 1, 2026, after being gazetted on April 1. …
CS Kagwe defends Tea Levy as uptake hits record 93%More than 10,000 rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme say they have been excluded from the government's subsidised fertiliser programme since its inception in 2022, forcing them to buy fertiliser at more than 6,000 shillings per 50-kilogramme bag compared to the subsidised price of 2,000 shillings.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 10,000 rice farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme say they have been excluded from the government's subsidised fertiliser programme since its inception in 2022, forcing them to buy fertiliser at more than 6,000 shillings per 50-kilogramme bag compared to the subsidised price of 2,000 shillings.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's directive to cut maize production costs takes effect in September with a 50 per cent government subsidy on certified maize seed, reducing farmers' prices from Sh300 to Sh150 per kilogramme, and a further reduction in subsidised fertiliser costs. The government expects to subsidise approximately 40 million kilogrammes of maize seed at a cost of about KSh6 billion.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Cereal Growers Association chairman has warned that Kenya faces a food crisis driven by an inefficient market and too few investors, citing alarmingly high aflatoxin levels in maize on the market and calling for the reintroduction of agricultural extension officers to guide farmers.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has commended the National Treasury, led by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, as the best-performing government ministry in public communication, noting that it effectively simplifies complex economic issues for public understanding through regular media briefings and clear explanations of policies.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme are contending with harsh weather forcing adjusted work schedules, snail infestations destroying seedlings, and delayed access to subsidized fertilizer, with farmers reporting colds and illnesses from prolonged exposure to cold water.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Environment has launched a programme to equip farmers with climate-smart farming skills and is urging them to plant short-season crops to take advantage of anticipated El Nino rains and mitigate losses from the failed maize season caused by prolonged drought.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Auditor-General audit has found that expired, counterfeit, and unregistered pesticides continue to flood Kenya's market despite a 76 percent increase in pesticide dealer inspections and a dramatic rise in seizures of illegal products over the past four years. The report faults the Pest Control Products Board for failing to revoke licenses of businesses convicted of selling illegal pesticides.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders at a national agroecology symposium in Nairobi urged the government to support farmer, fisher, and pastoralist participation in policy decisions, citing a shift to traditional farming methods due to climate change. Kenya would require Sh46.6 billion to facilitate an effective transition to agroecology, according to Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has emphasised value addition in the tea sector to boost job creation and increase farmers' earnings, speaking during the handover of a Ksh.28.7 million grant cheque to Thumaita Tea Factory in Kirinyaga County. The government is prioritising value addition across key cash crops including tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia, pyrethrum and cotton.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe dismissed concerns that Kenya's Tea Levy is harming the tea industry, stating that tea uptake has surged to 93%, the highest in years. He argued the 0.8% levy on tea buyers—not farmers—is essential for financing research, global marketing, and value addition to secure the sector's future.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County to assure tea farmers that the government is committed to addressing challenges facing Kenya's tea industry, including high taxation, poor road infrastructure, fluctuating global prices, pests and diseases. He urged farmers to remain patient and continue investing while the government pursues policy reforms through the Ministry of Agriculture.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's sugarcane farmer groups have threatened nationwide protests and warned they could withdraw political support for President William Ruto in 2027 over claims of a coordinated scheme by government, sugar cartels and millers to obstruct Kenya Sugar Board director elections through court cases. A Kakamega High Court judge has scheduled further directions for July 31, 2026, prolonging the legal stalemate after elections initially planned for June 25 were delayed.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
A severe two-month drought has struck maize-producing counties including Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Nakuru, and Bungoma, with agricultural officials reporting 60 percent crop failure in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia. Farmers and experts warn of an acute maize shortage and scarce ugali beginning later this year, describing it as the worst season in the history of maize farming.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has disclosed a public-private partnership proposal to develop five high-voltage electricity transmission lines at a cost of between Sh50 billion and Sh65 billion, with a consortium of three firms having submitted proposals for the projects.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thirteen Italian agritech and food processing companies are in Kenya to explore partnerships aimed at modernising the agri-food value chain and cutting post-harvest losses. Between 30 and 50 per cent of agricultural produce in Africa is lost during post-harvest handling, storage, processing and packaging, according to the Italian Trade Agency.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in North Rift maize-producing counties have camped at the Eldoret NCPB depot for two weeks awaiting topdressing fertiliser (CAN), with hundreds expressing displeasure over the government's failure to supply the critical input on time. An NCPB source attributed the shortage to demands by transporters for additional pay following fuel price increases, while farmers warned the delay would result in poor harvests this season.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking as part of reforms aimed at improving food safety, protecting consumers, and restructuring Kenya's dairy industry around formal collection and processing systems. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned that unregulated raw milk poses serious health risks and undermines the country's formal dairy economy.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has experienced recurring food safety crises, including a recent recall of peanut butter brands with aflatoxin levels far exceeding legal limits. The opinion piece argues that the country's food safety regulation is spread across multiple fragmented laws and agencies, creating a regulatory vacuum that leads to reactive crisis management rather than prevention at the source.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Lands Minister Amos Kimunya and three others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to the alleged irregular allocation of Sh60 million of public land in Nyandarua County, with the court finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
The MacNut Association of Kenya has warned farmers to reject brokers offering prices as low as Ksh.30 per kilogram, well below the government-set minimum of Ksh.100, citing reports of such coercive practices in several producing counties.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development agencies, and the private sector are expected in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, scheduled for June 30 to July 2, to focus on investment mobilisation, policy alignment, and solutions to bridge financing gaps in agriculture across the continent.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →