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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 26, 2026
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Counties to handle fertiliser registration to ease farmer access
Farmers will soon access subsidised fertiliser closer to their farms after the government shifted agro-dealer registration to county governments, CS Mutahi Kagwe has said...
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The Kenyan government is decentralizing agro-dealer registration to county governments to improve farmer access to subsidized fertilizer, addressing long-standing delivery challenges. This move aims to ensure timely availability of affordable fertilizer for planting, supported by an instant payment system for agro-dealers.
- The shift will allow farmers to access subsidized fertilizer closer to their farms, resolving last-mile distribution issues and reducing transport costs.
- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the decision on Monday, January 26.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki assured Kenyans that the government is mobilizing billions of shillings for drought relief, committing KSh 4 billion every 30 days for urgent relief efforts during climate-induced food shortages.
- The subsidy program significantly boosted maize production, doubling output after distributing 9.1 million bags of assorted fertilizer in the 2025 season.
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