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Originally published by The Standard Business
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June 8, 2026
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Win for farmers as fertiliser subsidy gets Sh18b in budget

Win for farmers as fertiliser subsidy gets Sh18b in budget

Farmers are set to benefit from a major increase in fertiliser support after the government more than doubled funding for the subsidy programme to Sh18 billion in the 2026/27 budget...

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Farmers are set to benefit as the Kenyan government significantly increases funding for the fertiliser subsidy programme in the 2026-27 budget estimates.

  • The programme's allocation has more than doubled to Sh18 billion, a substantial rise from Sh8 billion in the previous financial year.
  • This initiative is seen as a major win for farmers, supported by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and other leaders.
  • The increased funding aims to boost agricultural productivity and support farmers nationwide.

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