The government has reduced the price of subsidised fertiliser by KSh500 and cut the price of certified maize seed by 50% to cushion farmers from drought losses and lower the cost of planting. In a statement on August 24, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that the government will sell a 50kg bag of subsidised
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued an agrometeorological outlook for June 21–30, 2026, warning farmers and pastoralists across the country about mixed weather conditions that will influence farming activities during the dekad. To begin with, the report shows uneven rainfall distribution, with only selected regions receiving meaningful precipitation while most parts of the
Larceny in agricultural businesses has been a threat to farmers, workers, and the wider economy for a while, causing significant financial losses and disrupting livelihoods. In response, the National Police Service (NPS) has taken action, as of their statement on April 5, 2026, to safeguard farms and ensure agricultural businesses can operate without fear of
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