Kenya: Ruto at 4: Fertiliser Prices Fall as Unga Stays Above Target

When he took office in 2022, President William Ruto inherited an economy under pressure, which he described as “dilapidated”. Rising food prices were among the biggest concerns facing Kenyans.

Ruto promised to tackle the cost of living by introducing sweeping changes in the agricultural sector to ensure that every Kenyan could afford food.

He said his administration would support farmers by subsidising fertiliser and seeds rather than subsidising consumption.

According to Ruto, the…