Food security at risk as State faces hiccups in fertiliser distribution

Agriculture PS Dr. Paul Kipronoh Ronoh responds to queries when he appeared before the National Assembly Agriculture and Livestock Committee on the 2025 Budget Policy Statement at Parliament on February 21, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Hiccups in distribution of fertiliser across the country threatens President William Ruto's goal of achieving food security which featured prominently in his Kenya Kwanza manifesto and a major pledge during his campaigns.

While the Ministry of Agriculture has urged farmers to collect fertiliser from the respective depots, there have been challenges, leading to delays.