The government is working with the private sector to import 300,000 tons of fertilizers for the next planting season, President William Ruto has announced.
Ruto said this was part of the wider plan by his administration to ensure the cost of living in the country is brought down and ensure Kenyans access food at cheaper costs.
Two million bags, he said, have already arrived in the country with four million bags on the way.
“We are going to stand with our farmers and ensure the government provides adequate seeds and adequate subsidized fertilizer to make ensure our productivity is enhanced," he said.
Ruto was speaking during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo national stadium.
By availing affordable fertilizers to farmers, the head of state, argued this is part of the plans aimed at tackling the high cost of living in the country.
Importation 10 million bags of maize and other assorted food materials as a stop-gap measure, he added, is another intervention.
