Govt to foster closer collaboration between the govt and private sector to boost agricultural growth

The government through the ministry of agriculture has pledged to foster closer collaboration between the government and private sector players to address logistics, market access, and produce theft challenges, ensuring that Kenya’s agribusiness sector remains competitive and inclusive. While lauding local production of macadamia edible oils which portends to contribute to halving Kenya’s 200 billion shillings annual edible oils import bill, Agriculture CS Dr. Andrew Karanja said part of addressing the export challenge will mean seeking alternative routes for Kenyan exports. The ministry has equally committed to have weekly consultations with traders, exporters and farmers.

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