Address Kenyan rice farmers' challenges to boost food security

Inaccessible 667-kilometer Mwea roads have been a headache for the rice farmers if the government repairs it will use approximately Sh700 million easing the headache. (Courtesy)

Agriculture, particularly food production, is the backbone of Kenya's economy. Despite its vast potential, the sector's growth has been severely hampered by the combined effects of climate change and shortcomings in policy formulation and implementation.

Farmers face numerous challenges, including declining productivity due to climate change, limited market access, inadequate credit facilities, and insufficient training in sustainable agricultural practices such as soil fertility management. These issues have led to high post-harvest losses and missed opportunities within the local value chain, ultimately worsening food insecurity.