Kenya saved farmers lots of money through fertilizer gifts from other countries. Algeria gave 16,000 tons of fertilizer, which turned into 561,000 bags for farmers. This helped farmers keep over 729 million shillings. Russia donated even more, with 33,835 tons of raw materials that became two million bags. The Russian donation saved about two billion shillings in total. These savings happened during high world prices.
Government speaker Isaac Mwaura explained these facts at a Saturday news meeting. He talked after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made claims. Gachagua said donated farm supplies were sold to farmers at high prices, and certain companies rebranded donations for profit. The government answered that Russian materials needed special work first. They said raw fertilizer materials must be mixed properly before farmers can use them.
The government created different fertilizer types for maize, tea, coffee, and rice. These special mixes matched the needs of each crop. All these fertilizers became part of Kenya's farm input support program, which aims to lower farming costs for Kenyans.
Government speaker Isaac Mwaura explained these facts at a Saturday news meeting. He talked after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made claims. Gachagua said donated farm supplies were sold to farmers at high prices, and certain companies rebranded donations for profit. The government answered that Russian materials needed special work first. They said raw fertilizer materials must be mixed properly before farmers can use them.
The government created different fertilizer types for maize, tea, coffee, and rice. These special mixes matched the needs of each crop. All these fertilizers became part of Kenya's farm input support program, which aims to lower farming costs for Kenyans.
