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April 30, 2026
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Unfavourable rains slow down agriculture output to 3.1 per cent

Unfavourable rains slow down agriculture output to 3.1 per cent

Growth in the agricultural sector slumped last year due to unfavourable weather patterns characterised by below-average rainfall, which affected key crops...

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Unfavourable weather patterns, including below-average rainfall, have significantly slowed down Kenya's agricultural sector growth to 2.8 per cent in 2025, a decline from 4.4 per cent in 2024.

  • The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contributed Sh4.1 trillion to the country’s GDP in 2025.
  • The slowed growth, as indicated in the Economic Survey 2026, was largely due to varied weather patterns affecting key crops like tea, beans, and sugarcane, despite an increase in maize production.
  • While maize, potatoes, and millet saw production increases, tea and sugarcane experienced significant declines.

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