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Originally published by KBC County NewsApril 11, 2026
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Kagwe rallies Parliament to fast-track laws in push for food self-sufficiency
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have agreed to fast-track critical agricultural bills and reforms aimed at reducing imports, boosting local production, and unlocking international markets...
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Kenya's Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has rallied Parliament to fast-track crucial agricultural laws and reforms aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency and boosting exports.
- The move prioritizes legislative action to reduce imports, increase local production, and unlock international markets, emphasizing value addition within Kenya.
- Key stakeholders, including the Agriculture Committees of both the National Assembly and Senate, have committed to aligning laws, policies, and budget priorities.
- Priority legislative interventions include bills on digital agriculture, national food reserves, mechanization, and the review of existing acts like the Crops Act, with a shared vision to shift Kenya from a consuming to a producing economy.
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