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August 2, 2026
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Government to lower cost of fertiliser and seeds

Government to lower cost of fertiliser and seeds

The Government is implementing measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production in the country’s food basket, President William Ruto has said. The President announced that the Government will low..

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The Kenyan Government is set to lower the cost of fertiliser and seeds to support farmers and ensure national food security following below-average rainfall, announced President William Ruto.

  • The government aims to make planting food crops more affordable during the expected September and October rains.
  • President William Ruto stated the measures are crucial to compensate for crop failures caused by poor rainfall.
  • A long-term plan includes constructing 50 mega dams, 200 medium, and 1,000 micro dams to boost irrigation farming.

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