Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has commended the Kenya Kwanza administration for reforms in the agriculture sector, saying reduced fertilizer and certified seed prices are helping lower production costs and strengthen food security.

Lusaka, who chairs the Agriculture Committee in the Council of Governors (CoG), said the interventions have improved farmers’ access to affordable agricultural inputs and created a stronger foundation for increased food production.

Speaking during the official opening of the Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit 2026 at the ASK Jamhuri Show Grounds in Nairobi, officiated by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Lusaka said the summit provides an important platform for stakeholders to assess progress and accelerate reforms across Kenya’s agricultural value chains.

He said President William Ruto’s administration had demonstrated commitment to transforming agriculture through deliberate interventions aimed at easing the burden on farmers.

“The President has been intentional in transforming the agriculture sector through reforms that put the interests of farmers at the centre. The reduction of fertilizer prices from KSh7,500 to KSh2,000, alongside lower prices of certified planting seeds, has helped cushion farmers and create an enabling environment for increased food production,” Lusaka said.

The Governor noted that affordable farm inputs are critical to reducing the cost of production, improving farm-level productivity and ultimately enhancing household and national food security.

Lusaka further said the devolved structure of government places counties at the heart of agricultural transformation, adding that the Council of Governors is working closely with the national government to ensure that policies and programmes translate into tangible benefits for farmers at the grassroots.

“As counties, agriculture is a devolved function, and we are committed to working with the national government and other stakeholders to ensure that farmers thrive. Our focus must remain on interventions that improve productivity, incomes and food security,” he said.

The three-day summit has brought together the National Government, county governments, farmers, private-sector players and development partners to chart a coordinated path towards transforming Kenya’s agriculture and food systems.

The summit also features exhibitions showcasing innovations, products and achievements by farmers across various value chains, highlighting the growing role of technology, investment and market-oriented production in driving agricultural transformation.

Lusaka said sustained collaboration among the two levels of government, farmers and other stakeholders would be essential in consolidating gains in the sector and ensuring that agricultural transformation delivers improved livelihoods and greater food security for Kenyans.