20,000 tonnes of fertiliser arrive at Mombasa port as planting season starts
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
As the long rainy season approaches, the agricultural sector has received a major boost with the arrival of 20,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser at the port of Mombasa.
The consignment, set for nationwide distribution, aims to ensure that farmers have timely access to essential farm inputs, enhancing productivity and food security.
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With an additional 1,300 metric tonnes expected before the planting window closes, the initiative reinforces the government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector.
Authorities have assured farmers that the fertiliser will be distributed efficiently, reaching key agricultural regions before the rains set in.
During the flagging-off ceremony at the port, the Secretary of Administration in the State Department of Agriculture, Harun Khator, highlighted the government’s efforts to streamline fertiliser distribution in collaboration with the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
He emphasised that the consignment is already being transported by train to Naivasha, where trucks are on standby to deliver it to counties such as Uasin Gishu, Bomet and Nakuru.
“We are ensuring that fertiliser reaches farmers in a good time so they can take full advantage of the rains. The government is committed to increasing farm yields and strengthening food security,” Khator stated.
Workers at the port of Mombasa loading fertiliser onto lorries for distribution to farmers. (Photo: Farhiya Hussein)
He encouraged farmers to utilise the subsidised fertiliser, noting that recent agricultural support initiatives have already led to increased maize and sugar production. This, he explained, has helped stabilise prices, benefiting both farmers and consumers.
The distribution is guided by data from the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), which ensures that registered farmers receive their allocations efficiently.
Khator assured that the system remains open for continuous registration, allowing more farmers to access the subsidised fertiliser.
“The first batch has already been dispatched to NCPB depots and last-mile distribution points. We are pleased with the growing number of farmers enrolling in KIAMIS, as it reflects trust in the government’s agricultural policies,” he added.
With the rains fast approaching, farmers are encouraged to take advantage of the initiative, as authorities work to ensure that no region is left behind in the drive to boost agricultural productivity.
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