Will manufacture affordable fertiliser to boost production - Ruto

President William Ruto said Kenya has entered into an agreement with a multinational firm to fast-track the development of affordable green fertiliser.

Ruto said under the pact, Fortescue Future Industries and the government will work together to build a 300MW capacity generation green ammonia and green fertiliser facility by 2025.

The President who witnessed the signing of the agreement on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, said the move furthers Kenya’s green energy transition.

“The shift will help reduce our reliance on imports, check the high cost of fertiliser and boost food production,” he said.

Fortescue Executive Chairman and Founder Dr Andrew Forrest said the partnership will create thousands of new jobs in Kenya.

Ruto is expected to address the United Nation's annual climate change summit in Egypt. The address is set to begin at 4.35 pm and end at 4.55 pm.

He will speak on behalf of Kenya and the African Group present at the conference being held in Sharm El Sheikh.

“President Ruto to deliver a statement on behalf of the African Group and Kenya at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Time: 1535-1555 hrs (1635-1655 hrs EAT),” State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said.

Ruto left the country for Egypt on Sunday.

His delegation includes Cabinet Secretaries Alfred Mutua (Foreign Affairs), Davis Chirchir (Energy) and Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru.