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A group of women uprooting weeds at their sweet potato farm at Kabasis village near Lake Bogoria in Baringo county on August 9, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

For a long time, Kenya's agricultural sector has been directly influencing overall economic performance through its contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP).

Periods of high economic growth rates have been synonymous with increased agricultural growth.

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