Lusaka Hails Fertilizer Price Cuts as Agriculture Reforms Drive Down Farmers’ Production Costs

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has praised the Kenya Kwanza administration for agriculture reforms, saying reduced fertilizer and certified seed prices are helping farmers lower production costs and boost food security.

Lusaka, who chairs the Agriculture Committee of the Council of Governors (CoG), said affordable farm inputs had improved access for farmers and created a stronger foundation for increased agricultural production across the country.

Speaking during the official opening of the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit 2026 at the ASK Jamhuri Show Grounds in Nairobi, Lusaka said the three-day forum provides an opportunity for stakeholders to assess progress and strengthen ongoing reforms across Kenya’s agricultural value chains.

The summit was officially opened by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki and brought together representatives from the national and county governments, farmers, private-sector players and development partners.

Lusaka said President William Ruto’s administration had demonstrated commitment to transforming agriculture through interventions aimed at easing the financial burden on farmers.

He cited the reduction of fertilizer prices from KSh7,500 to KSh2,000, alongside lower prices of certified planting seeds, as some of the measures that he said were cushioning farmers and supporting increased food production.

According to Lusaka, reducing the cost of agricultural inputs is critical to improving productivity, increasing farmers’ incomes and strengthening both household and national food security.

He further emphasised the role of county governments in driving agricultural transformation, noting that agriculture is a devolved function and that counties remain central to implementing programmes that directly benefit farmers at the grassroots.

Lusaka said the Council of Governors would continue working with the national government and other stakeholders to ensure that agricultural policies translate into tangible benefits for farmers.

The summit also features exhibitions showcasing agricultural innovations, products and achievements across different value chains, with a focus on technology, investment and market-oriented production.

Lusaka called for sustained collaboration between the two levels of government, farmers and other stakeholders, saying stronger partnerships would be key to consolidating gains in agriculture and improving livelihoods.

The summit comes as Kenya continues to pursue reforms aimed at making agriculture more productive, competitive and capable of delivering greater food security for millions of households.