{
  "id": 19352802,
  "title": "Kenya Procures 15 Million Bags of Fertiliser Ahead of Rainy Seasons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/kenya-procures-15-million-bags-of-fertiliser-ahead-of-rainy-seasons-19352802",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T15:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kenya-procures-15-million-bags-of-fertiliser-ahead-of-rainy-seasons/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ministry of Agriculture has secured 15 million 50-kilogram bags of fertiliser in preparation for the upcoming long and short rainy seasons, with the aim of enhancing agricultural productivity and bolstering the nation's food security. This action aligns with a presidential directive to ensure farmers receive timely access to affordable and sufficient farm inputs. At his office, Assistant Director of the Fertiliser Unit Justine Njang spoke to the press about the programme, which is intended for over 8.9 million farmers registered in the government's database. Njang explained that the Ministry is collaborating with agricultural extension officers to support farmer registration, update records, and ensure the efficient distribution of fertiliser nationwide. Accurate farmer data, he emphasized, is crucial to guarantee that subsidised fertiliser reaches the intended beneficiaries promptly, as the government strives to boost food production and diminish reliance on imports. Farmers yet to register have been encouraged to register by dialing 6163# or calling the toll-free number 0800724891 to finalize the registration process.",
  "summary": "Speaking to the press at his office, Assistant Director of the Fertiliser Unit Justine Njang said the programme targets more than 8.9 million farmers registered in the government's database.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}