Govt eyes local edible oil supply through sunflower, soybean farming
Kenya consumes about 600,000 metric tonnes of edible oil annually, with over 90–95 percent imported, according to government data. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government has launched a new initiative to boost local production of sunflower and soybean oil, aiming to significantly reduce the country's substantial import bill.
- Kenya imports 90-95% of its annual 600,000 metric tonnes of edible oil, costing an estimated KSh145 billion.
- The initiative was unveiled by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the Kilimo Biashara Expo 2026.
- The Ministry of Agriculture plans to achieve this through high-yield seeds, farmer support, and investment in processing and value addition.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital Business
Part of the Day's Coverage
Ruto Signs Law Shifting Coffee Regulation to New Board - March 2026
President William Ruto has signed new laws transferring coffee sector regulation to the Coffee Board of Kenya and establishing a dedicated Coffee Research and Training Institute. The President has also overseen the disbursement of a Sh250 million credit facility from the Kenya Development Corporation to Trans Elite County SACCO, aiming to significantly expand access to credit for over 10,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises in the North Rift region. Additionally, the Kenyan government has launched a new initiative to boost local production of sunflower and soybean oil, aiming to significantly reduce the country's substantial import bill.
