I am honored to preside over the launch of the 2025 Long Rains National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme (NFSP) at the NCPB GPC Depot in Nairobi. The National Cereals and Produce Board (@NCPB_KE), a key agency under our ministry, continues to play a pivotal role in distributing

Today, I accompanied H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and Deputy President H.E. Prof. @KindikiKithure to the renowned Kimalel Goat Auction in Marigat, Baringo County. The auction witnessed the sale of over 4,300 goats, where stakeholders in the livestock sector highlighted the

Wrapped up the year in style this evening, celebrating the State Department for Agriculture's incredible achievements and the strides made in transforming agriculture in Kenya. Emphasizing the values and principles of public service. I was honored to grace the event, accompanied

At @kalromkulima Headquarters, I underscored significant milestones propelling our agriculture sector, which contributes 21.8% to GDP and employs 40% of Kenyans, in alignment with our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). With favorable rainfall and subsidized

Happy Jamuhuri Day

This afternoon, I presided over the Ministerial Signing of Performance Contracts by officials from various State Corporations and Agencies for the 2024–2025 fiscal year at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (@kalromkulima) Headquarters. This initiative

I launched the review of the National Agricultural Investment Plan (NAIP) 2018-2029 by approving the guiding concept during a consultative forum with the Technical Working Group. This review aims to align NAIP with national, regional, and global commitments, including Vision

This morning, I engaged with a delegation from the Kenya Feed Manufacturers Association to explore sustainable solutions for reducing feed costs and improving access to quality and affordable raw materials. The discussions centered on:.- Making animal feed more affordable for

Today, I had the privilege of presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony at Karimamwaro Primary School in Murang’a County. This KSh 35 million project, generously funded by the Mpesa Foundation, will refurbish classrooms and construct laboratories to enrich the learning

The World Bank has been a key partner in supporting Kenya's agricultural sector, contributing significantly to efforts aimed at enhancing productivity, strengthening food security, and improving rural livelihoods. This collaboration is manifested through projects such as the

This afternoon, I presided over a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the potato sector. The delegation, spearheaded by the CEO of the National Potato Council of Kenya, Mr. Wachira Kaguongo, included representatives from various industry players who are working together

This morning, I hosted officials from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and CGIAR at @kilimoKE House to discuss collaborative efforts in creating an efficient regulatory framework for Vegetatively Propagating Seeds (VPS) in Kenya. Kenya's current seed

This afternoon, in the esteemed company of Embu Governor @CecilyMbarire, I ceremoniously inaugurated the Weru-Rupingazi Irrigation Project in Embu County. Initiated in 2021, this Ksh. 148 million endeavor, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

At just 32, Simon Mwangangi, a Bachelor of Computer Science graduate from Mbeere South, is redefining success through agriculture. Utilizing water from the Rupingazi-Weru Irrigation Project, Simon has transformed his enterprise, *Vuma Nurseries*, into a flourishing business that

Globally, leather is one of the most traded commodities, boasting an impressive annual market value of USD 130 billion—surpassing the combined value of key agricultural products such as meat, coffee, sugar, and rice. Today, I had the privilege of unveiling the Kenya Leather