The government slashed subsidized
fertilizer to KSh 2,000 per 50kg bag from KSh 2,500, and halved certified maize
seed prices to KSh 150 per kg, targeting KSh 6 billion in seed support.
President Ruto announced the cuts during a church service, effective soon to spur planting before October rains following poor May-August weather.
These steps build on massive prior aid—over KSh 78 billion in fertilizer subsidies since 2022—that doubled maize output and cut imports sharply, with Cabinet Secretary Kagwe stressing lower costs for food security.