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Government steps up drive to cut imports, boost local production

President William Ruto.[Photo, PSC]

President William Ruto has highlighted his administration’s commitment to reducing food imports and improving production.

The Head of State noted that, with 7.1 million farmers now digitally registered and policy guided by real-time data, the government is looking to transform agriculture into a driver of inclusive growth, higher farmer incomes, and national self-sufficiency. 

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