Farmers across Kenya smile these days because they earn more money from cash crops. President William Ruto changed policies to help them succeed. The previous government spent billions on food subsidies, which became unsustainable. Instead, Kenya Kwanza decided to support farm production rather than just making food cheaper for buyers.
This new approach, called Guaranteed Minimum Return, gives farmers steady incomes. Macadamia prices jumped from 24 to 100 shillings per kilo. Coffee farmers receive 130 shillings per kilo compared to 50 before. Dairy farmers see milk prices up from 37 to 50 shillings per liter. Sugar producers earn more with all factories running again.
Even Miraa farmers benefit despite resistance from middlemen who previously took most profits. The government brought fertilizer costs down through Russian and Algerian donations, saving almost three billion shillings that can fund other needs like healthcare. Kenya aims to reduce its food import costs by 137 billion shillings.
The country works toward becoming a top African exporter through better policies. Local industries like leather manufacturing grow stronger. Food reserves reach record levels as planned. These changes show how the right vision, properly carried out, leads to real progress.
This new approach, called Guaranteed Minimum Return, gives farmers steady incomes. Macadamia prices jumped from 24 to 100 shillings per kilo. Coffee farmers receive 130 shillings per kilo compared to 50 before. Dairy farmers see milk prices up from 37 to 50 shillings per liter. Sugar producers earn more with all factories running again.
Even Miraa farmers benefit despite resistance from middlemen who previously took most profits. The government brought fertilizer costs down through Russian and Algerian donations, saving almost three billion shillings that can fund other needs like healthcare. Kenya aims to reduce its food import costs by 137 billion shillings.
The country works toward becoming a top African exporter through better policies. Local industries like leather manufacturing grow stronger. Food reserves reach record levels as planned. These changes show how the right vision, properly carried out, leads to real progress.
