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August 24, 2026
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Ruto's Maize input directive takes effect
President William Ruto’s directive to cut the cost of maize production is set to take effect in September, with the government announcing a 50 per cent reduction in the price...
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Kenya's government is implementing President William Ruto's directive to reduce maize production costs starting in September. This initiative includes a 50 per cent subsidy on certified maize seed and a reduction in the price of subsidized fertilizer.
- The government will cover 50 per cent of the cost of certified maize seed, lowering the farmer price from Sh300 to Sh150 per kilogramme.
- This initiative is spearheaded by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, acting on President Ruto's directive.
- The government is also reducing the price of a 50kg bag of subsidized fertilizer from Sh2,500 to Sh2,000, building on the National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme.
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