Kagwe Vows to Protect Smallholder Farmers From Predatory Investors - February 2026

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has pledged to safeguard smallholder farmers against predatory investors, stating the government will not stand by while these farmers are exploited. The Kenyan government has simultaneously urged investors in the agricultural sector to support smallholder farmers, noting that many are left without markets for their produce after being promised buyers. These initiatives come as Kenya launches a digital warehouse receipt system aimed at revolutionizing how farmers manage and trade their produce. The system seeks to improve market access and financial inclusion for agricultural stakeholders across the country, with the goal of cutting annual food losses estimated at 72 billion shillings.