State releases 7.5 million bags of fertiliser ahead of planting
Agriculture PS Paul Kipronoh Rono (left) and Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu (centre) handing over a sack of seeds to a farmer after they flagged of part of the consignment of 7.4 million bags of subsidised fertilisers and seeds for national distribution at the National Cereals and Produce Board in Narok on December 18, 2024
The government has announced the release of 7.5 million bags of subsidised fertiliser in preparation for the January 2025 planting season. Distribution will be carried out not only through National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots but also via certified agrovet outlets.
Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Ronoh said the distribution targets agriculturally productive counties such as Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Kisii, Nyamira, Nakuru, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet.
