Kenya’s fertiliser programme targets more than 8.9 million registered farmers.
The Agriculture Ministry targets more than 8.9 million registered farmers as it prepares to distribute inputs for the long and short rainy seasons.
The Ministry of Agriculture has procured 15 million 50-kilogramme bags of subsidised fertiliser ahead of the upcoming rainy seasons. The programme targets more than 8.9 million farmers in the government’s database.
The procurement covers both the long and short rains and aims to boost agricultural productivity and food security. It also follows a presidential directive to give farmers timely access to affordable and adequate farm inputs.
Justine Njang, Assistant Director of the Fertiliser Unit, outlined the plans while speaking to journalists at his office. He said the ministry was working with agricultural extension officers to support distribution across the country.
Registration for subsidised fertiliser
Extension officers are helping farmers register and update their records as part of preparations for the programme. Their work also supports the ministry’s efforts to distribute fertiliser efficiently to farmers across the country.
Njang stressed the importance of accurate farmer data in getting the inputs to intended beneficiaries on time. He linked that effort to the government’s wider push to increase food production and reduce reliance on imports.
Meanwhile, the ministry urged farmers who have not yet registered to complete the process. They can dial 6163# or call the toll-free number 0800724891 to register for the government programme.
