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August 24, 2026

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Government cuts fertilizer price to Ksh2,000, halves maize seed costs

Government cuts fertilizer price to Ksh2,000, halves maize seed costs

The Government has announced a further reduction in the prices of subsidised fertilizer and certified maize seed in a move aimed at cushioning farmers from drought-related losses and enabling them to resume production...

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The Kenyan government has announced a significant reduction in the prices of subsidized fertilizer and maize seed to support farmers and boost food production.

A 50kg bag of subsidized fertilizer will now cost Ksh 2,000, down from Ksh 2,500.
The Ministry of Agriculture is subsidizing 50% of certified maize seed costs, reducing the price for farmers to Ksh 150 per kilogramme.
This initiative, part of President William Ruto’s administration's strategy, aims to lower production costs and strengthen national food security, particularly in the face of drought.

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