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Kenya signs KSh. 34.1 billion deal to boost food security and rural livelihoods.

CS Sen @Mutahi__Kagwe held discussions with Kilimo Trust CEO Dr. Birungi Korutaro, on areas of mutual interest. Kilimo Trust is a non-profit organization working on agriculture for development across the East Africa community in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

CS Sen @Mutahi__Kagwe, paid a courtesy call to Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga. During the meeting, CS Kagwe briefed the Rt. Hon. Odinga on key developments and emerging opportunities in the agriculture sector, with a special focus on transformative initiatives under the Gov't agenda

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Egypt is one of the largest importers of Kenyan tea. Since tea is a major source of income for our farmers, it is imperative to expand the export of this crop. @EstherPassaris @TeaBoardKenya @KetepaLtd @KTDATea @Kaikainaipaa @Mutahi__Kagwe @smutoro @WilliamsRuto @KindikiKithure

@StateHouseKenya @WilliamsRuto @TIMPSPORTAL

1. His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto today visited former President Uhuru Kenyatta at his family home in Gatundu. During the visit, the two national leaders discussed several issues of national and regional importance. 2. President Ruto took the opportunity to reiterate his appreciation and commendation of His Excellency President Kenyatta’s statesmanship in overseeing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2022 elections, as well as the goodwill the former President has continued to demonstrate towards his fellow leaders and his support for Kenya’s ongoing progress and development. 3. Both leaders acknowledged the challenging global environment affecting many countries, including Kenya, caused by a complex interplay of factors: the disruptive effects of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine - which destabilised supply chains and led to high commodity prices, particularly for fertiliser and wheat - volatile currency markets, and a harsh macroeconomic climate. They noted progress in addressing these adverse impacts, especially in reducing inflation to its lowest level in the past decade, significantly lowering food prices, stabilising the Kenyan shilling, and reducing interest rates. 4. President Ruto thanked President Kenyatta for laying a strong foundation that has enabled the government to implement key programs under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. These programs include transforming agriculture to ensure food security, achieving universal health coverage, providing affordable housing, empowering MSMEs, developing transport and communication infrastructure, last-mile electrification, and re-evaluating and reforming the Competency-Based Curriculum and the education sector in general, among other initiatives. Both leaders agreed on the urgent need to accelerate these and other programmes to boost household incomes and create more opportunities for Kenyans. 5. They also underscored the importance of cultivating a nationalistic, patriotic, and harmonious working relationship among all Kenyans and stakeholders, including the three arms of government, religious leaders, civil society, and other partners, to ensure collective national stability and progress. 6. Additionally, the leaders appreciated the need to achieve broader and more inclusive political consensus in the governance of our country to accelerate the attainment of inclusive growth and fulfill the national development agenda. 7. Their Excellencies also acknowledged Kenya’s leading role in promoting peace and security in the East African region through diplomatic and peace- support initiatives, which are crucial to resolving conflicts, restoring peace, and fostering regional stability. President Ruto commended President Kenyatta for his patriotism and tireless contributions to peace-making efforts in the region. 8. President Ruto and President Kenyatta further called for the prompt resolution of the court matters regarding the constitution of the IEBC selection panel, to facilitate the appointment of commissioners. 9. The two leaders called on Kenyans, friends of Kenya, and international partners to support the candidacy of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for the position of Chair of the African Union Commission. 10. They also committed to maintaining regular engagements on matters of national importance alongside other leaders and stakeholders. 11. Finally, President Ruto and President Kenyatta extended their warm wishes to all Kenyans, wishing them happy holidays as they enter the festive season.

@DrAndrewkaranja @TIMPSPORTAL

The World Bank has been a key partner in supporting Kenya's agricultural sector, contributing significantly to efforts aimed at enhancing productivity, strengthening food security, and improving rural livelihoods. This collaboration is manifested through projects such as the National Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), the Emergency Locust Response Project (ERLP), and the Food System Resilience Project (FSRP). Recognizing the crucial role of County Governments in the implementation of these projects, I officiated a consultative meeting this morning that brought together representatives from the National Government, County Governments, and the World Bank. The discussions focused on advancing agricultural productivity, empowering farmers, and addressing the challenges facing the sector. In attendance were Chair of the Agriculture CECM Caucus, Governor Ken Lusaka; Governor of Nyeri and Vice Chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG), Dr. Mutahi Kahiga; and CECM Agriculture and Livestock Development, James Muturi Wachihi.

@DrAndrewkaranja @TIMPSPORTAL

This afternoon, I presided over a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the potato sector. The delegation, spearheaded by the CEO of the National Potato Council of Kenya, Mr. Wachira Kaguongo, included representatives from various industry players who are working together to advance Kenya's bid to host the **World Potato Congress (WPC) 2030**. The WPC is a globally esteemed forum that unites stakeholders from the potato industry to share expertise, showcase innovations, and discuss pivotal policies and strategies shaping the sector. Securing the congress will not only highlight Kenya's flourishing potato industry but also position the country as a global nexus for agricultural innovation, commerce, and tourism. A successful bid promises significant benefits, such as enhancing the potato value chain, drawing international investments and technologies, and boosting Kenya’s visibility on the global agricultural stage. This aligns with the government's ongoing initiatives, such as the fertilizer subsidy program and the development of cold storage facilities, aimed at revolutionizing the potato industry and bolstering its contribution to food security and economic growth. #BETAKILIMO

@kilimoKE @DrRonohpaul @TIMPSPORTAL

TASKFORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE UNDERLYING CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF UNSOLD TEA IN KENYA PS @DrRonohpaul has launched a Taskforce to investigate the causes and impacts of unsold tea accumulation. The team, which began its work on November 15, 2024, will conduct a 60-day review.

The drive to restore profitability to the coffee sector is unstoppable, with the industry supporting around 5 million Kenyans, making it crucial to our economy. We aim to strengthen and double both the number of farmers and production.

@TIMPSPORTAL @kilimoKE @SwedeninKE

The Ambassador of Sweden Ms. Caroline Vicini accompanied by Ms. Annika Otterstedt paid courtesy call to Dr. Andrew Karanja, Cabinet Secretary (CS), MoALD at his office where key issues between the 2 Governments were discussed. Key on the agenda was on support to KIAMIS by SIDA

@NAFISKenya @kilimoKE @SwedeninKE @ASDSPKenya @KenyaGovernors @TIMPSPORTAL

ASDSPII workshop on compilation of Programme Completion Report (PCR) with National and County Programme Secretariats at Sarova Imperial Hotel @kilimoKE @SwedeninKE @ASDSPKenya @KenyaGovernors

@KeTreasury @SwedeninKE @CarolineVicini @Kiptoock @DrRonohpaul @kilimoKE @SwedeninKE @kilimoKE

The Ambassador of @SwedeninKE, H.E. @CarolineVicini, met with PS @Kiptoock of @KeTreasury and PS @DrRonohPaul of @kilimoKE at the Treasury Building today. They discussed Sweden's 60 years of support to Kenya and its ongoing commitment to the agricultural sector.

@kilimoKE @DrRonohpaul Good progress on KABDP