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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 12, 2026
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Government launches fertiliser drive as 3.3 million face hunger
The Government has flagged off the 2026 Long Rains National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, aiming to support farmers during the planting season as drought pushes millions into acute food insecurity...
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The Kenyan government has launched the 2026 Long Rains National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme to support farmers, as 3.3 million Kenyans face acute food insecurity due to drought. This initiative aims to bolster food production amidst a looming food crisis.
- The government authorized an additional KSh 4.1 billion on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to scale up drought relief efforts.
- The fertiliser will be transported to National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for timely distribution.
- 12 counties are currently in the Alert phase of food insecurity, with Mandera, Wajir, Kwale, and Kilifi counties in the more severe Alarm phase.
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