Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Enhancing Food Security through the Kuja Irrigation Project In a strategic move to strengthen food security and boost economic opportunities in the agricultural sector, the Kenyan government is shifting focus from rain-fed farming to irrigation-based agriculture. This intentional approach aims to maximize productivity, especially for staple crops like rice. During an inspection of the Kuja Irrigation Block 2.1 project, Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh and Hon. Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service Kenya, assessed the project’s progress. Once fully operational, the initiative is expected to bring about 19,000 acres of land under rice cultivation. This development is not only expected to increase local agricultural output but also to play a pivotal role in advancing the country’s food security agenda. Dr. Ronoh emphasized the government’s commitment to fast-tracking essential irrigation projects, ensuring timely completion to meet the increasing food demands. The Kuja Irrigation project aligns with the government’s broader agricultural agenda, promising a sustainable future for Kenya's food production. #BETAKILIMO

🌱 Strengthening Kenya-Denmark Agricultural Ties 🌱 Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja recently met with Niels Christensen, Deputy Permanent Secretary of State at the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries of Denmark, to discuss key collaboration areas under the Strategic Sector Cooperation program. The discussions centered on: Enhancing food safety standards Driving agricultural innovation Developing genetic resources Capacity building for sustainable growth Through this partnership, Kenya and Denmark aim to build a stronger agricultural sector that benefits both nations. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #KenyaAgriculture #SustainableFarming

🌾 Empowering Youth, Strengthening Agriculture in Kenya 🌾 Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh joined the Head of Public Service Kenya, Felix Koskei; Principal Secretary Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho Kimani; and Migori County Governor Ochillo Ayacko, to unveil 300 newly recruited youth in Nyatike Subcounty, Migori County. This initiative is a vital part of the government’s commitment to creating job opportunities for young people, focusing on empowering them as agripreneurs to support local farmers. With 15 counties already completing the recruitment, the program is expanding across Kenya, with additional counties set to select seven agripreneurs per ward. This approach not only provides valuable support to farmers but also fosters sustainable economic growth, contributing to the development of rural communities nationwide. #BETAKILIMO #YouthEmpowerment #Agripreneurship #KenyaAgriculture #SustainableGrowth

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja Explores Collaboration with Denmark’s Agricultural Sector CS Dr. Andrew Karanja visited Food Nation and the Danish Agriculture and Food Council in Denmark to explore opportunities for collaboration between Kenya and Denmark in agriculture. The visit focused on potential Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in areas such as modern food storage, pork production technologies, and cooperative models. They discussed the adoption of Denmark’s advanced food storage solutions to improve Kenya’s food distribution systems, particularly for perishable goods, cereals, disease and pest control mechanization technology and other future solutions towards the achievement of the international SDGs. He also explored Danish pig farming technologies as a way to boost Kenya’s pork production using Artificial Insemination and efficient feed utilization at farm level. He was accompanied by key officials including Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, Dr. John Mutunga, Chairman of the National Assembly Agriculture Committee, Margaret Kibogy, MD of the Kenya Dairy Board, Grace Muchemi, Head of Laboratories at the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), Daisy Muriuki, Director of Fish Safety and Quality, Dr. Anima Sirma of the Department of Veterinary Services, Dr. Dennis Onkundi, Deputy Director livestock policy, and Frederick Owino from the Ministry of ASALs. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza

Kenya and Lesotho Continue to Strengthen Bilateral Relations in Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh recently hosted Mr. Thabo Maleko, Principal Secretary in Lesotho's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition, along with a delegation from the Embassy of Lesotho. Their discussions focused on collaborative agricultural initiatives, particularly through the E-Voucher delivery platform, co-financed by the Government of Kenya, the European Union in Kenya (EU), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the Kenya Cereal Enhancement Program - Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods (KCEP-CRAL). This subsidy reform initiative seeks to uplift farmers by reducing poverty, enhancing farm incomes, and boosting household food security. Such initiatives play a vital role in transforming agriculture, ensuring food security, and driving economic development—aligned with our commitment to sustainable growth and prosperity. Both Kenya and Lesotho look forward to exploring new areas of cooperation as they strengthen these cardinal bilateral relations. #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #AgriculturalDevelopment #KenyaLesothoPartnership #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture

🌱 Exciting developments in Kenya's agriculture sector! Today, the Director of Crop Resource Management, Leonard Kubok, officially opened the 12th Seed Trade Association of Kenya (STAK) Congress and Seed Expo at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi. The discussions centered on expanding access to certified seeds and making it easier for seed merchants to register, both crucial steps in strengthening our seed system. This initiative is set to boost farmers' productivity and reinforce the economic resilience of agro-dealers. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kubok highlighted the importance of a robust seed industry for Kenya's agricultural future. He pledged to collaborate closely with industry stakeholders and partners to ensure farmers have timely, sufficient, and affordable access to quality seeds, pushing forward the vision of food security for Kenya. Together, we’re building a more sustainable and resilient agriculture sector! 🌾 #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza #STAK2024 #AgricultureKenya #FoodSecurity

Kenya and Denmark continue to build robust partnerships under the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) project, to enhance Kenya's food safety standards, with a focus on the horticultural and dairy value chains. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja led the Kenyan delegation in Denmark, where he met with the Director General of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Mr. Finn Clemmensen, and the SSC Steering Committee Co-Chair. Together, they are working to elevate Kenya’s food control system across the entire value chain: ensuring compliance among food business operators and improving risk assessment. This collaborative effort opens new doors for Kenyan exports on the global stage. The CS was accompanied by Dr John Mutunga, Chairman, National Assembly Agriculture Committee, Margaret Kibogy, MD Kenya Dairy Board, Grace Muchemi, Head of Laboratories Pest Control Products Board, Daisy Muriuki, Director Fish Safety and Quality, Dr Anima Sirma of Department of Veterinary Services and Frederick Owino of ASALs Ministry.

Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh had the honour of presiding over the Official opening of Tea Heritage week Celebration dubbed "100 years serving Kenyan tea to the rest of the World" at Karatina University in Nyeri which was hosted by the Tea Board of Kenya. Our efforts to promote sustainable practices and enhance international collaboration within the tea community aligns with Government's agenda hence elevating our country's reputation as a beacon of tea excellence and heritage. The Government will allocate a grant of Kes.1B to boost the value chain through the establishment of common user facility at KETEPA. In addition, Kes 40M has been allocated to support the operationalization of tea quality analysis laboratory and a committee has been appointed to develop a minimum standard on leaf quality which will fully addresst the challenge of quality in the Factories. #teatime #teareforms #BETAKILIMO #MkulimaKwanza

The Kenya Leather Park in Kenanie, Machakos County, is now over 90% complete. We’re moving swiftly towards operationalizing this transformative project to revitalize leather manufacturing in Kenya. Principal Secretary Hon.Jonathan Mueke, along with Principal Secretaries Alex Kamau Wachira "Wa-Total" (Energy), Joel Arumonyang (Public Works), and representatives from the State Departments of ICT, Roads, Water & Irrigation, and Interior, recently toured the leather park to inspect its infrastructure. Through a multi-sectoral approach, we are implementing rapid interventions to ensure the facility is operational by January 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly boost the leather sector’s contribution to our GDP and create thousands of much-needed jobs for Kenyans. #BETAKILIMO #LeatherIndustry #ManufacturingKenya #KenyaEconomicGrowth #JobCreation

🇰🇪🤝🏽🇩🇪 Kenya and Germany: Strengthening Ties for Development Kenya and Germany have a long history of strong relations, especially in agricultural development, and we remain committed to deepening these ties for the benefit of both nations. This commitment was demonstrated in recent government-to-government negotiations led by Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, focusing on enhancing development cooperation across key sectors. Germany has been a vital partner, supporting initiatives in agriculture, food security, drought resilience, water development, irrigation, education, energy, health, and the promotion of youth employment and vocational training. These discussions mark a significant step in advancing collaborative efforts in these areas. Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho Kimani (Irrigation) and senior officials from The National Treasury and Economic Planning, along with other dignitaries, joined these talks, underscoring the importance of Kenya’s relationship with Germany. Together, we look forward to a prosperous future shaped by cooperation, shared values, and sustainable development. #KenyaGermanyRelations #DevelopmentCooperation #Agriculture #YouthEmployment #SustainableDevelopment