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June 9, 2026
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Farmers demand better markets, affordable credit at Nairobi summit
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said agricultural policies have traditionally focused on inputs such as technology, financing and markets while overlooking farmers as the central drivers of food production. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Faced with persistent inequalities, farmers and policymakers at a Nairobi summit are demanding urgent reforms for better market access, affordable credit, and resilient food systems.
- The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, emphasized that "Without an economically empowered farmer, there can be no food security."
- Representatives from the Kenya National Farmers Federation, led by Chairman Kaburu M’Ribu, called for supporting commercially viable farmer organizations.
- Delegates also highlighted the need for agricultural financing models aligned with farming cycles and harmonized global standards for agricultural chemicals.
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