Agriculture ministry unveils initiative to strengthen integrity in fertilizer program

Kenya has made significant strides in the agricultural sector since the inception of the subsidized fertilizer program about three years ago. 

The program has not only been a transformative force in enhancing agricultural production, but has also been pivotal in improving the country’s food security.

However, despite its tangible benefits, corruption in its distribution chain has undermined its success.

To tame the vice countrywide, the Ministry of Agriculture led by the new CS Mutahi Kagw has launched a tool that seeks to ensure the integrity of the subsidized fertilizer program.

The Compliance Monitoring Initiative was unveiled at Kilimo House by Secretary Administration Rashid Khator, in collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), represented by Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Wanjiru Muiru.

During the launch that also brought on board the Subsidized Fertilizer Distribution Committee, Khator emphasized the need to close corruption loopholes and reinforce ethical practices to ensure the program’s integrity.