Farmers in Trans Nzoia County are facing a critical shortage of fertiliser as the planting season begins, raising concerns about potential food insecurity.

• Farmers report that the National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Kitale has limited stock, and the available fertiliser is not suitable for the current planting needs.
• Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stated that the government has ordered sufficient fertiliser and is awaiting a supplementary budget approval to pay suppliers within the next two weeks.
• Farmers like Mark Too are ready to plant but were told fertiliser might not be available until April, which would be too late for optimal planting.