Government cuts tea fertiliser price from Ksh2,500 to Ksh2,000
Tea farmers in Nandi County have welcomed a reduction in the price of fertiliser, with the cost expected to fall from Ksh2,500 to Ksh2,000 per bag from September 1, 2026. Farmers said the Ksh500 reduction would ease production costs and encourage more growers to purchase and apply fertiliser as they prepare for the next phase […]
Tea farmers in Nandi County have welcomed a lower price for fertiliser, with the cost set to drop from Ksh2,500 to Ksh2,000 per bag starting September 1, 2026. The Ksh500 reduction will help ease production costs and encourage more growers to buy and use fertiliser as they get ready for the upcoming tea-growing season. The price cut, announced by President William Ruto on August 23, 2026, aims to alleviate the financial strain on farmers who rely on tea as a major source of income.
Nandi County, a key tea-producing region in Kenya, has seen tea farmers express their enthusiasm for the price reduction, noting that it will significantly lower their input costs. Farmers like Robert Maritim from Kipsebwa are optimistic that the lower price will prompt more tea growers to purchase fertiliser, particularly with the development of new storage facilities to improve access to the input.
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