Kenya Pursues Agricultural and Economic Sector Reforms - July 2026

Kenya is aiming to revitalize its struggling pyrethrum industry with new sector reform regulations proposed for 2026, seeking to overhaul a sector that has faced significant decline in recent years. New regulations are being implemented to revive Kenya's pigeon pea crop and boost farmers' incomes, aiming to address challenges and improve profitability. Former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called upon Africa to unite and challenge unfair global tariffs that are stifling the continent's industrialization efforts. Meanwhile, the Nairobi Securities Exchange has pledged to increase investment in Kenyan industries to stimulate growth within the manufacturing sector.