President William Ruto has reduced the price of fertiliser from Ksh6,500 for a 50-kilogram bag to Ksh3,500.
During his inauguration ceremony at Kasarani Stadium, Ruto stated that the new prices would go into effect next week as his administration works to transform the country’s agricultural sector.
“For the short rains, we have already made arrangements to make 1.4 million bags of fertilisers available at Ksh3,500 for a 50 kg bag – down from Ksh6,500.”
“This fertiliser will be available from next week. I appeal to county governments in East, Central and Western regions to work with us in making sure that this fertiliser is available so that we can begin the journey to increase our food production initiatives,” he added.
He also condemned the practice of hoarding used to raise commodity prices and urged county governments to ensure fertiliser is available to local farmers.
