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Kenya enhances adequate financing of Agricultural sector

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa making a presentation during the Sustainable and Inclusive Agrifood Systems and food crisis prevention event in New York. [Courtesy, Governors Office]

The government is rolling out mitigation measures to ensure there's sustainable financing in the Agricultural sector.

The agriculture sector contributes to about 70 per cent of employment opportunities in the rural sector, with nearly 8.5 million Kenyans.

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