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August 13, 2026
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Kagwe assures Kenyans of food security despite drought
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans that the country will remain food secure despite drought and increasingly unpredictable weather...
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans of continued food security despite anticipated declines in maize production due to drought and unpredictable weather patterns.
- The government plans to supplement local maize supplies through imports, primarily from the COMESA region, to bridge the gap.
- Despite an estimated loss of 25 to 30 per cent of the seed crop, Kagwe stated that adequate seed stocks remain for the next planting season.
- The Ministry of Agriculture is also addressing challenges in wheat and rice supply, while noting a doubling of production in the sugar sector.
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