Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
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The mandate of the Ministry includes Agriculture and Livestock development to ensure food and nutrition security for all and sustain economic development.
Joined June 2014
Welcome to Kilimo House Your Excellency CS Hon. @Mutahi__Kagwe. We look forward to your leadership!
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The CS Hon @mithika_Linturi has today toured the Kenya Seed's Drying Facility in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. @StateHouseKenya @MyGovKe @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @KenyaNewsAgency
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THE PERIOD FOR REDEEMING FERTILIZER VOUCHER IS HEREBY EXTENDED FROM 7 DAYS TO 30 DAYS, EFFECTIVELY!.
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CS Mithika Linturi is this evening attending the Pakistan Tea Association annual gala event in Pakistan, .Karachi. Pakistan imports 40% of Kenyan Tea making it our largest trade partner in the tea sector.
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Following the broad-based consultations, the following companies have been awarded a 30-year lease for the operation of the four sugar factories: . 1.Leasing of Nzoia Suga Company has been awarded to West Kenya Sugar Company
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BREAKING NEWS: Cabinet Secretary @PeterMunya announces amnesty for loans worth KES 58 billion and tax revenue worth 4 billion owed to @KRACorporate by Sugar Companies and begins process to lease 5 government-owned Sugar mills to private investors in order to revive the industry.
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PS @DrRonohpaul has paid a courtesy call to @MumiasSugarCo in Kakamega County to assess their preparedness ahead of tomorrow's unveiling of the bonuses to the sugarcane farmers which will be presided by H.E President @WilliamsRuto. #BETAKILIMO
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We urge Kenyans not to take in fake news from social media platforms or news outlets. The maize subsidy programme is still in support by the Government.
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#BreakingNews: NEW FERTILIZER PRICES!! @StateHouseKe @PDUDelivery @MyGovKe @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @KTNNewsKE #fertilizer
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CS @Mutahi__Kagwe had the privilege of leading a Kenyan delegation to Benin, the leading producer of cotton in Africa. With an estimated yield of 600kgs/ha compared to Kenya's 368/ha, there are vital lessons that we can replicate, #BETAKILIMO #makeagriculturegreatagain
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CS Sen Mutahi Kagwe assures farmers of availability of affordable Fertilizer Now at the NCPB Stores during the Mount Kenya Tour. He joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and Deputy President H.E. @KindikiKithure in inspecting the ESP Market in Naromoru,
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@WilliamsRuto @StateHouseKenya @MyGovKe @NCPB_KE .We appeal to all the farmers to visit the NCPB depots and sub-depots, where a 50kg bag of the following fertilizers will cost as of the following prices. Individual farmers will be entitled to a maximum of 100- 50Kg bags.
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NO SUGAR FACTORY SOLD, ONLY LEASED AGRICULTURE CS TELLS PARLIAMENT. CS Sen @Mutahi__Kagwe has affirmed that no sugar factory in Kenya has been sold, clarifying that the government has only leased them out through a transparent, Parliament-approved process.
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KENYA EXPANDS TRADE AT GULFOOD 2025. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe is leading a Kenyan delegation of tea sector stakeholders to the Gulfood Festival 2025 in the UAE, a key platform for expanding market access.
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PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS BY EXAMPLE IN EARLY LAND PREPARATION FOR A FOOD-SECURE KENYA. H.E President @WilliamsRuto and the H.E First Lady @MamaRachelRuto yesterday, lead by example in preparing land for the planting season.
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WEST KENYA SUGAR INJECTS KSH 5.6 BILLION INTO NZOIA SUGAR FACTORY RENOVATION AFTER OFFICIAL TAKEOVER. West Kenya Sugar Company, under the leadership of Chairman Jaswant Rai, has officially taken over operations at Nzoia Sugar Factory.
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The Enable Youth Program is focused on 1. Changing the mindset and perception of the youth towards agribusiness.2. Equipping youth with skills, knowledge and information.3. Providing financing services.4. Enhance access and sustainable use of land for the youth
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The Ministry of Agriculture Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives apologises for controversial tweets sent out from this account twenty minutes ago, which was temporarily hijacked. Necessary security measures have been put in place to safeguard the account. Asanteni.
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KIBOS SUGAR OFFICIALLY TAKES OVER CHEMILIL SUGAR COMPANY- KISUMU. Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited has officially taken over the operations of Chemelil Sugar Company, following the conclusion of a competitive leasing process announced by CS Sen @Mutahi__Kagwe.
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Hydroponic farming is farming without the use soil and saves 94%of water. Hydroponic farming requires less space and time to yield and it realizes more produce. Kenyans are embracing this and it will help realize food security and food safety.Let us engage on#hydroponicske.
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H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed the Tea Bill into Law making the Christmas Gift to farmers official!. The Tea Reforms are part of comprehensive #AgricultureReforms driven by CS @PeterMunya as part of the Agriculture Sector Growth and Transformation Strategy!. #TeaAct2020
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NCPB TO MOP UP 321,000 WHEAT BAGS TO ADDRESS MARKET CRISIS. In a move to resolve the ongoing wheat crisis, CS @Mutahi__Kagwe, has announced that the @NCPB_KE will begin the process of collecting 321,000 bags of wheat from farmers.
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MUHORONI SUGAR FACTORY OFFICIALLY HANDED OVER TO WEST VALLEY SUGAR COMPANY LTD. Muhoroni Sugar Factory has officially transitioned to new management following its handover to West Valley Sugar Company Ltd.
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STRENGTHENING KENYA’S HORTICULTURE SECTOR. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe held a consultative meeting with the Horticultural Sector Standing Committee, led by Agriculture Secretary Mr. Collin Marangu, to address key challenges and drive growth in Kenya’s horticulture industry.
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CS Mithika Linturi has represented H.E President @WilliamsRuto in a field tour of @agris_group in Hadera, Israel. The firm is one of the biggest packers of avocado in the Israel market.
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"The future of our agricultural sector depends on our engagement and involvement of our young people." CS Munya said, thanking H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for prioritizing agriculture in Kenya, as he welcomed him to the Youth Townhall, at the AGRF Summit 2021.
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CS Mithika Linturi has officially welcomed PS @jmueke as the new head in the State Department for Livestock after he took over from PS @KimtaiHarry
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CS Mithika Linturi has flagged off the first ever consignment of Kenyan value-added tea to Australia at the Mombasa Port. The 2.68MT tea consignment, is valued at USD29,667.6. It is being shipped to Australia under the Kenyan Brand “Akina”, a product of Empire Teas, EPZ.
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Yesterday in Tel Aviv, CS Mithika Linturi had the privilege and first-hand experience of success stories in the agricultural sector during his trip to Israel ahead of H.E President @WilliamsRuto state visit today.
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CS Mithika Linturi has today inaugurated the Kenya Veterinary Board. Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is a regulatory body established under an Act of Parliament, the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act, 2011.
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Today, CS @mithika_Linturi officially opened the training of trainers (TOT) for registration of farmer beneficiaries for the government subsidy fertilizer programme at Kenya School of Government @KSGKenya, Lower Kabete.
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STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS IN AGRICULTURE. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe, received Ghada Elabed and James Musinga, Senior Agriculture Economists at the @WorldBank today. Their discussions focused on agricultural policy, climate-smart agriculture and strengthening resilience of food systems
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The DP @rigathi has officially opened the sensitization meeting of Phase one counties that will participate in the National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme as directed by the President @WilliamsRuto.
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CS KAGWE CHAMPIONS FAIR TRADE FOR MIRAA AND MACADAMIA FARMERS. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe Kagwe, has issued a stern warning to miraa traders and exporters: comply with the Ministry’s set minimum prices or face immediate delicensing. #NutsAndOilsValueChain #MiraaValueChain
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BUSIA SUGAR INDUSTRY CEO TAKES OVER SONY SUGAR IN MIGORI. The CEO and Founder of Busia Sugar Industry Ltd, Ali Ahmed Taib, has officially taken over the operations of Sony Sugar Company in a handover ceremony held at the factory premises in Awendo, Migori County.
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Agriculture CS has appreciated that this year's AGRF Summit has given an opportunity to reflect on the urgency of food systems transformation in the continent. Speaking during the closing ceremony, @PeterMunya has highlighted notable commitments and call to action from the Summit
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LETS US CONQUER FOOD INSECURITY WITH MODERN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY. Join the conversation and get to learn more about Agriculture, different and new Agricultural technology. #TukutaneNarlFieldDay kwanzia tarehe 9th- 10th mwezi huu wa Disemba🤓👌
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Today, CS @mithika_Linturi led Meru County residents in launching the National Tree Planting exercise as directed by H.E President @WilliamsRuto , at Chuka University, Kiegoi Campus in Igembe South, Nguthiru Laingi Grounds in Tigania West and later at Gatimbi Chief’s grounds.
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HONORING HISTORY AND STRENGTHENING TIES. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe has had the distinguished honor of serving as the Escort of Honor to His Majesty @KingWillemAlex1 and @HRHTheQueenM of the Netherlands as they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Uhuru Gardens.
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Leo ni Friday lakini mdosi amesema hawachi kulima. Leading from the top is the one and only PS @harsama_kello
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CS Kagwe calls for Unity and Stability for Thriving Agricultural Sector. Today in Nyeri County, CS @Mutahi__Kagwe accompanied H.E. President @WilliamsRuto and Deputy President Prof. @KindikiKithure on their ongoing working tour of the Mt. Kenya region.
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NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK VACCINATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCH. CS @Mutahi__Kagwe officially launched the Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign at Segera Ward, Laikipia County. This transformative three-year voluntary initiative aims to protect Kenya’s livestock by administering
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SOME OF HYDROPONICS MERITS ARE:.1. It saves space.2. Observes nutrient control.3. Conserves water.4. Triples growth of the crop.5. Fewer chemicals needed.6. Grows indoors.7. Strong and healthy and Productive plant.8. Bigger yields.9. No weeds.10. No soil erosion.#hydroponics.
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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 3rd NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SUMMIT .𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND: For Food & Nutrition Security & Agriculture Competitiveness . In attendance is CS @mithika_Linturi , PS @jmueke, PS @PSKilemi , @giz_gmbh, @AsnetKenya @KEPSA_KENYA @FeedtheFuture
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CS KAGWE HOLDS FIRST MEETING WITH DEPARTMENTAL HEADS OF THE MINISTRY. CS Hon @Mutahi__Kagwe, flanked by PS @DrRonohpaul, held a meeting with departmental heads of the Ministry. The discussions focused on enhancing agricultural productivity
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Today, marks a new narrative for small scale farmers as Agriculture CS @PeterMunya launches Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. Through Warehouse Receipt System, sale of agricullture commodities will be done in a modern and efficient way. @StateHouseKe
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Register and attend to showcase your Agricultural technology.
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Following the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed by H.E President @WilliamsRuto in Abu Dhabi, a delegation comprising officials from veterinary public health, livestock training institutes, and PS @jmueke #livestockfarming
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The Ministry encourages partnerships with County Governments @KenyaGovernors so as to ensure every household in Kenya has food in abundance. All other stakeholders are invited so that we can achieve this promise👌
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CS Mithika Linturi has launched phase two of the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS) that will be crucial in the implementation of the Agriculture Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS), 2019 – 2029.
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We take this opportunity to thank the @ElgonKenyaLtd under the leadership of @bimalkantaria, for their strong partnership and continued support, in their immense contribution to food & nutrition security and for developments in our great nation. 👏👏👏 @4Kclubs @WilliamsRuto
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TEA FACTORIES GAIN LICENSE TO DIRECTLY SELL AND EXPORT IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. CS Sen @Mutahi__Kagwe has revealed imminent policy reforms that will allow all the 142 tea factories across the country to sell directly to international buyers,
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PS Livestock Development @KimtaiHarry today, officially opened the National Avocado Conference at Parachichi Centre in Uasin Gishu County. He represented the CS Hon @mithika_Linturi. @KenyaAvocados @MakeItKenya @MyGovKe
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The Government is keen on agriculture as one of the 5 pillars of the country’s economic recovery plan because the sector has the potential to lower the cost of living, create jobs, improve incomes, enhance foreign exchange and promote industrialization through agro-processing.
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The CS Hon. @mithika_Linturi today joined the Deputy President H.E @rigathi during the official opening of the 2022 Mombasa Agricultural Society of Kenya International show at the Mkomani showground.
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H.E President @WilliamsRuto officiated the opening of the ASK Nairobi International Trade Fair in the company of PS @harsama_kello, Nairobi Governor @SakajaJohnson among other government officials.
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The CS Agriculture and Livestock Development @mithika_Linturi has officially taken charge of the Ministry. He was handed over leadership by the former CS, @PeterMunya at a ceremony held at Kilimo House. In his remarks, CS Linturi has resolved to support all farmers.
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Yesterday CS Hon @mithika_Linturi, hosted a delegation from the @EUinKenya composed of 17 Ambassadors led by Ms Henriette Geiger, the Ambassador of the EU to Kenya at Kilimo House for discussions to explore possible areas of partnership in the agricultural sector.
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"Investments in Agriculture are the best weapons against hunger and poverty, and they have made life better for billions of people." Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation #EnablingAgribizKE.
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PS Crop Development @harsama_kello yesterday received a courtesy call from Isiolo County governor @GovGuyo.The government will support agricultural extension services while the Ministry will work with @KenyaGovernors to improve food and nutrition security in the country.
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CS Mithika Linturi has toured the Narok, Bomet, and Naivasha NCPB depots to oversee the distribution process of the subsidized fertilizer to farmers. The Fertilizer Subsidy program is doing well and will help farmers achieve high yields this season.
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CS Hon. @PeterMunya launches a toll-free hotline 0800724891 to address #COVID19KE emerging issues affecting free flow of agri-food inputs and produce to ensure #food remains available, accessible affordable and safe throughout the pandemic. #zerohungerKE @NMGLeadersForum
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Congratulations to H.E Hon Dr. William Samoei Ruto, as he ascends to be the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya. May God bless the new administration and may God bless the people of Kenya. @WilliamsRuto @StateHouseKenya
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CS Mithika Linturi presided over the 26th graduation ceremony of the Bukura Agricultural College in Kakamega County that saw 655 graduands successfully completing their Diploma studies in the Agri-food sector which is a boost to the highly needed workforce to contribute
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Happening now: Strategy launch of the management of migratory and invasive pests. The CS Agriculture @PeterMunya is preciding over the launch. Also present is the Deputy Director General of FAO
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Agriculture CS Hon Peter Munya yesteday held public participation meetings on Coffee Bill in Kiambu County, at Kiamwangi and Ngewa wards in Gatundu South. He was joined by the area MP Hon Moses Kuria. For more information Contact us:.Hotline: 0800724891
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BOOST FOR FARMERS AS SUGARCANE PRICES INCREASE TO KSH 5,500 PER TONNE. Sugarcane farmers across Kenya are set to earn more following the @sugar_board decision to raise the official cane price from Ksh 5,300 to Ksh 5,500 per tonne.
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As announced by CS @PeterMunya, Kenya has no food deficit. The latest #foodbalancesheet with projections to 30th June 2020 shows that the country will have a surplus 3,450,869 90kgs bags of #Maize 🌽🌽🌽🌽. Find out more on our website: #ZeroHungerKE
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PS Research & Crops Prof. Boga signed and exchanged the Enable Youth Kenya Program MOUs with the Youth Agribusiness Incubation Centres (YABICS).The Program aims at creating agri-business opportunities and decent employment for the youth along agriculture value chains.
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Cabinet Secretary @mithika_Linturi.Wishes you and yours a joyous and peaceful holiday season. Merry Christmas!!!😀🎄🎉❤️
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CS Mithika Linturi has hosted the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) @FAODG Mr Qu Dongyu at Kilimo House this morning. Their talks centered on areas of collaboration between FAO and the Ministry
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The State Department of Crops Development and the Climate Change Unit are in a workshop aimed to gather input from the agriculture sector regarding the proposed climate change amendment bill of 2023 and the sector priorities for the proposed national climate change action plan
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Demonstration of desert locust control using drones. These will be deployed to areas affected by locust Boga at the controls.@PeterMunya @AstralAerial
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Following the spread of Desert Locust (DL), which precipitated serious threat to food security and community livelihoods, today CS Peter Munya commissioned a Desert Locust Invasion Impact Assessment Exercise which will help inform future interventions and recovery efforts.
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FERTILIZER DROP PRICE. To all our respected FARM GENERALS, we are pleased to announce to you of the drop of fertilizer prices as indicated by CS @mithika_Linturi. Moving forward the price of a 50Kg bag of fertilizer will retail Ksh. 2500 from Ksh 3,500*
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The FARMER REGISTRATION is on track. See what CS Mithika Linturi had to say
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Kenya tea farmers can now be assured of an expanded market after CS Mithika Linturi made a fact-finding tour at the Dubai Multi-Purpose Commodity Center (UAE) as Kenya seeks to double the volume of Kenyan tea processed at the facility for export to the international market.
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CS Sen. @Mutahi__Kagwe graced the book launch of renowned Kenyan Pyschiatrist and public intellectual, Dr. Frank Njenga.
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When the two PSs meet isssa no wahalaaad!! #NationalFarmersAward . PS @harsama_kello : Boss umechelewa maze, fom ya leo?. PS @KimtaiHarry : Let us award our farmers
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CS Mithika Linturi today visited Southern Province, Mazabuka District to benchmark how the Zambia Agricultural Management Information System (ZAMIS) has succeeded in helping farmers through the e-voucher and Direct Input Supply modules.
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The @NCPB_KE has announced a new maize purchasing price of ksh. 3000 for a 90kg bag. Payment will be done within 24 hours upon delivery. The board is purchasing the maize for its commercial function. @StateHouseKe @MyGovKe @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @KTNNewsKE.
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He earlier paid a courtesy call to the office of the Governor @TransNzoia and was received by the Deputy Governor Hon Philomenah Bineah Kapkory. He was accompanied by the PS Agriculture @DrFrancisOwino and the PS Livestock Development @KimtaiHarry among other dignitaries
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CS Mithika Linturi is attending the 46th session of the @IFAD Governing Council in Rome, Italy, key agenda being Accelerating Action for Food Security. The CS has noted that Government has unveiled agriculture as its top priority hence elevating the importance of food systems.
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"Farmers come first. If investors leasing sugar factories fail to modernize mills, support cane development, or pay farmers weekly as agreed, the government will revoke their leases simple. A 30-year term is only justified by the heavy capital injection expected.
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CS @mithika_Linturi has visited Edwin Ruto, a 35 yr old maize farmer in Kiplombe Ward, Turbo Sub-county in Uasin Gishu County. He was accompanied by PSs @jmueke.and @harsama_kello
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CS Mithika Linturi took part of the handing over ceremony of a new agricultural aircraft (Air Tractor) to the Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) at the Wilson Airport.
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We are working to address the challenges of farmers during this tough periods. We request and encourage our Kenyan farmers to present their views, challenges and positive development of Agriculture in our country.
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Potato Regulations now fully in Force, says @PeterMunya, to ensure farmers get a fair price for their produce. Perishability of products should not be used by middlemen to take advantage of farmers. Police, County Commissioners and County Governments now to enforce regulation
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Turkana County, is the second largest county in Kenya which boasts the biggest desert lake in the country also the world's largest permanent desert lake - Lake Turkana . However, Turkana is one of Kenya's poorest regions where hundreds of thousands are facing severe starvation.
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CS Mithika Linturi has welcomed Hon. Jonathan Mueke @jmueke to the Ministry following his reassignment from the @moyasa_ke. He will be in charge of the State Department of Livestock Development.
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