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Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production

By The Standard December 16, 2025

Source: The Standard

Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production

President William Ruto has highlighted his administration’s commitment to reducing food imports and improving production.The Head of State noted that, with 7.1 million farmers now digitally registered and policy guided by real-time data, the government is looking to transform agriculture into a driver of inclusive growth, higher farmer incomes, and national self-sufficiency.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

The Head of State noted that, with 7.1 million farmers now digitally registered and policy guided by real-time data, the government is looking to transform agriculture into a driver of inclusive growth, higher farmer incomes, and national self-sufficiency.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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