Hard truths.
The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MRGM), said they completed a government-backed supply deal but are yet to receive the money that was due by July 31.
Among the changes, Willie Aucamp was named the new Minister of Agriculture, taking over from John Steenhuisen. Steenhuisen has now been appointed Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
Under the programme, the government will roll out a Sh5 billion County Livestock Investment Company initiative that will target more than 350,000 pastoralists.
Kenya currently produces only about 20 per cent of its annual rice requirements against a local demand of roughly 80 per cent. This translates into an estimated annual deficit of about 800,000 tonnes, with tota...
Speaking on Thursday, Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh said the government remains committed to supporting tea farmers through both immediate and long-term measures.
Ronoh underscored the urgency of reinforcing the regulatory framework governing tea production and marketing.
In addition to the banned and restricted pesticides, another 151 products remain under review and are currently prohibited from use or importation. A final decision on their status is expected by December 2025.
