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The latest Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows agriculture, forestry and fishing activities grew by 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2026. The performance matched the country's overall economic growth, reinforcing the sector's place as one of the biggest contributors to national development.
The government says the roadmap will help strengthen Kenya's trade environment by promoting competitiveness, attracting investment and creating more employment opportunities.
Figures released by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) show Kenya earned $40.8 million, equivalent to Sh5.27 billion, from coffee exports to the United States between January and March. This marked a 101.2 percent increase from the $19.01 million, or Sh2.46 billion, earned in the corresponding period last year.
The decisions were reached during the 19th Session of the Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security (SCAFS), held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where ministers from across the region met to discuss the future of agriculture and food production in East Africa.
The organisation says expanding infrastructure, improving digital connectivity and creating greater economic opportunities in rural areas will strengthen resilience and support sustainable development
According to Kindiki, the new law, together with ongoing reforms in the SACCO sector, will strengthen oversight mechanisms and help safeguard deposits held by cooperative institutions.
A total of Sh260 million was allocated to the agriculture subsidy programme under the Inua Mkulima initiative, which provides farmers with subsidised farm inputs alongside income support.
Speaking at the World Food Prize Foundation's DialogueNext Forum on Tuesday, Kagwe called on African countries to rethink their approach to agricultural exports and strengthen local processing industries before products reach international markets.
The National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan 2026-2030 was launched in Nairobi during the opening session of the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit.
Turning to his economic agenda, Kebaso described Borabu as one of the most agriculturally productive constituencies in the Kisii region, citing its fertile soils, favourable climate and relatively large land holdings. However, he argued that poor leadership and lack of value addition had denied farmers better returns
As part of its mandate, the committee has been instructed to immediately operationalise a National El Niño Contingency Plan designed to help the country respond swiftly and effectively to any emergencies linked to the anticipated weather conditions.
Kenya is among countries that FAO and WFP say require urgent support and planning before the expected impacts become more severe.