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Agriculture remains the lifeblood of Kenya’s economy and the most significant contributor to its gross domestic product (GDP). The sector contributes 25 per cent to GDP directly, and an additional 27 per indirectly through links with manufacturing, distribution and related activities.
The sector is the largest employers in the country, accounting for over 70 per cent of the total labour force, with one in five people in rural areas deriving their livelihoods from agriculture-related activities.
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