Transforming Kenya: Achievements and Path Forward

🌽Significant progress has been made in supporting agricultural production, including increased maize acreage and enhanced fertilizer subsidies.

🐟The fishery sector has been strengthened through the establishment of new fish landing sites, funding of beach management units, and the development of fish processing facilities.

🏭Investments in post-harvest management infrastructure, such as certified warehouses and mobile dryers, have improved maize storage and reduced post-harvest losses.

💰Measures to reduce the cost of living, including the reduction of fertilizer prices and the subsidy for maize drying services, have had a positive impact on household expenses.

🌍The government is committed to the bottom-up economic transformation agenda, which aims to prioritize the needs and aspirations of ordinary Kenyans and create shared prosperity.

What has been done to support agricultural production in Kenya?

—The government has implemented interventions such as farmer registration, fertilizer subsidies, and increased maize acreage to support agricultural production in Kenya.

How has the fishery sector been developed?

—The fishery sector has been strengthened through the establishment of new fish landing sites, funding of beach management units, and the development of fish processing facilities.

What measures have been taken to reduce the cost of living?

—Measures such as reducing fertilizer prices and subsidizing maize drying services have been implemented to reduce the cost of living in Kenya.

What infrastructure has been developed for post-harvest management?

—The government has invested in certified warehouses and mobile dryers to improve maize storage and reduce post-harvest losses.

What is the goal of the bottom-up economic transformation agenda?

—The bottom-up economic transformation agenda aims to prioritize the needs and aspirations of ordinary Kenyans and create shared prosperity.

00:01The President addresses the assembly and highlights the purpose of his report.

00:09The President discusses the progress made in fulfilling the constitutional values and principles of governance, particularly in the area of economic transformation.

00:23Key insights include supporting agricultural production, developing the fishery sector, improving post-harvest management, reducing the cost of living, and prioritizing the needs of ordinary Kenyans.

00:46The President highlights specific achievements and interventions, such as farmer registration, fertilizer subsidies, fish landing sites, beach management units, certified warehouses, and mobile dryers.

01:34The President emphasizes the government's commitment to the bottom-up economic transformation agenda and its goal of creating shared prosperity for all Kenyans.

09:02The President provides examples and testimonies from farmers who have benefited from the fertilizer subsidy program and improved agricultural practices.

13:55The President discusses additional initiatives, including the development of fish processing facilities, the establishment of certified warehouses, and the reduction of post-harvest losses.

16:56The President highlights success stories from farmers and reiterates the government's commitment to supporting agricultural production and reducing the cost of living.