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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 14, 2026
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40,000 farmers get Sh645mn boost in EU-backed soil health, agroecology push

The EU has launched a Sh645 million soil health and agroecology programme targeting 40,000 farmers in six counties to boost climate-resilient agriculture in Kenya...
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A new European Union-backed initiative will provide Sh645 million to boost soil health and agroecology for 40,000 smallholder farmers across six counties in Kenya over the next three years. Launched in Kakamega County, the project aims to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable farming practices.
- The initiative, called the Enhancing Soil Health and Agroecology in KCEP-CRAL (KCEP-CRAL Soil/ILSA) Action, is financed by the European Union and co-implemented by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the State Department of Agriculture.
- IFAD Kenya Country Director Mariatu Kamara highlighted the program's response to climate change, declining soil fertility, and global economic shocks affecting Kenya's food systems.
- Farmers in Embu, Kakamega, Kilifi, Makueni, Taita Taveta, and Trans Nzoia counties will receive support through digital e-vouchers for bio-inputs, seeds, and advisory services.
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