Kenya unveils Sh1.08 trillion blueprint for food security
The Kenyan government has launched a Sh1.08 trillion agricultural investment plan for 2026-2030 to boost food security. The strategy shifts away from traditional public funding by relying on private sector investment for 45 percent of the total cost.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in national development strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on donor funding while addressing systemic underinvestment in Kenya's largest employment sector.
The government has unveiled a Sh1.08 trillion agriculture investment plan that hinges on the private sector financing nearly half the cost, marking one of Kenya’s biggest bets yet on private capital to transform farming.
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