CS Kagwe Announces Ksh2 Billion Maize Subsidy Amid Price Concerns

The new prices are set to take effect immediately and are set to be a significant boost to farmers across the country...

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Kenyan farmers will soon benefit from a substantial government subsidy on maize seeds, with prices significantly reduced to boost food production and affordability. This initiative follows a directive from the President aimed at making essential farm inputs more accessible.

A 10Kg bag of subsidised maize seed will now sell for Ksh2,625.
The Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out the programme, allocating Ksh2 billion to Kenya Seed Company Ltd.
The price adjustments are effective immediately, supporting farmers as they begin the planting season.

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