Kenya's Progress and Future: An Account of Transformation

⭐Kenya is undergoing a bottom-up economic transformation to address unemployment, inequality, and poverty.

🌽The government has implemented a fertilizer subsidy program to support agricultural production and reduce the cost of living.

🐟Efforts to develop the fishery sector include the establishment of fish landing sites and fish processing facilities.

🌾Maize production has been increased through initiatives such as the distribution of high-quality seeds and the improvement of post-harvest management.

🥛Enhancing dairy productivity is a priority to improve farmer returns and income.

What is the government doing to address the cost of living in Kenya?

—The government has implemented interventions such as fertilizer subsidies, fishery development, and maize production to reduce the cost of living.

How is the government supporting agricultural production?

—The government provides fertilizer subsidies, distributes high-quality seeds, and improves post-harvest management to support agricultural production.

What initiatives are in place to enhance the fishery sector?

—Initiatives include the establishment of fish landing sites, fish processing facilities, and the organization of beach management units into cooperatives.

What measures are being taken to increase maize production?

—Measures include the distribution of high-quality seeds, investment in post-harvest management infrastructure, and the implementation of a maize drying service.

How is the government working to improve dairy productivity?

—The government is enhancing dairy productivity by mapping the country for cooler supply, paying farmers based on milk quality, and collaborating with milk processors.

00:06Kenya's President addresses the distinguished assembly to give an account of the measures taken by the government under his leadership.

01:31The President highlights the focus on the bottom-up economic transformation agenda to address unemployment, inequality, and poverty.

03:58Efforts to reduce the cost of living include fertilizer subsidies, fishery development, and initiatives to increase maize production.

07:18Infrastructure for post-harvest management has been improved, including the establishment of warehouses and the provision of maize drying services.

09:55Dairy productivity is being enhanced through the mapping of the country for cooler supply, payment based on milk quality, and collaboration with milk processors.