Browsing by Subject "Agriculture"
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Discussion Paper No. 26 of 2003 on Measuring and Analysis Agricultural Productivity in Kenya: a Review of Approaches
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)Concern is rising about the performance of the agricultural sector in Kenya given that it is the backbone of the country’s economy. The issue of particular concern is the declining productivity that has been associated ... -
Discussion Paper No. 83 of 2008 on Scaling-up Domestic Support for Sustainable Development of Agriculture in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)Despite prospects for recovery of the agricultural sector in Kenya, there are a myriad of constraints and challenges. Among these are spiralling prices of key agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and energy, political ... -
Kenya Youth Agribusiness Strategy 2017/2021: Positioning the youth at the forefront of Agricultural Growth and Transformation
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, Council of Governors., 2017)Youth account for 35.4% of Kenya’s population (World Bank 2014), with 1,000,000 entering the labour market annually (Kenya Country Report on Youth Employment, 2014). They offer a dynamic work force that is innovative; have ... -
Kericho County Integrated development plan 2013-2017
(County Government of Kericho, 2013)The Kericho County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017 is the first under the current constitutional dispensation and outlines programmes and projects for implementation over the medium term. The Plan forms a basis for ... -
Kericho District Development Plan 1979-1983
(Government Printers, 1979)Agriculturally, the District can be classified into three ecological zones, mainly based on the soil types, rainfall anu the attitude Out of the District's total land area of about 489,800 hectares, the high potential zone ... -
Kilifi County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017
(County Government of Kilifi, 2013)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Kenya Vision 2030 and its Medium Term Plans provide the foundation for the preparation of the first County Integrated Developments Plans (CIDPs) for Kilifi County. The purpose of ... -
Kirinyaga County Integrated Development plan 2013-2017
(County Government of Kirinyaga, 2013)The Kirinyaga CIDP was prepared by the County secretariat led by the County Transition Coordinator and the County Development Planning Office in close collaboration with various stakeholders including government departments, ... -
Marsabit County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017
(County Government of Marsabit, 2013)The County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) outlines the process through which efforts at national and devolved levels of government and other relevant public institutions are coordinated at the local level to bring ... -
National Agribusiness Strategy: making Kenya’s agribusiness sector a competitive driver of growth 2012
(Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU), 2012)In Kenya, agriculture contributes about 25 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and provides a livelihood to three-quarters of the population. Food production plays an important part in maintaining the country’s food ... -
National Agricultural Research System Policy 2012
(Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU), 2012)The policy objectives are: improving agricultural research policy framework; harmonizing and providing direction to national research for sustainable development; strengthening the legal, institutional and regulatory ... -
National Livestock Policy 2019
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, 2019)The Livestock Policy covers key issues relating to: farm animal genetic resources, livestock feeds and nutrition, inputs, animal diseases and pests, livestock marketing, research and extension and food security. In developing ... -
Nyeri County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017
(County Government of Nyeri, 2013)One of the most significant changes introduced to Kenya’s national governance framework under the new constitutional dispensation is the creation of 47 new county governments with significant responsibilities in agriculture, ... -
Occasional Paper No. 03 of 2002 on Agriculture, Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)Reducing poverty is a primary focus of public policy in most developing countries, a fact that is underscored by the recent emphasis on the formulation of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) by African governments, ... -
Sessional Paper No. 01 of 1963 on Observations on the Report of an Economic Survey Mission from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(Government of Kenya, 1963)The Government of Kenya welcomes the Report of the International Bank Mission which was organized 1961 at the Government's request in order to provide guidance in the preparation of the next development programme. The ... -
Sessional Paper No. 04 of 2011 on National Agricultural Sector Extension Policy (NASEP)
(Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, 2011)The agricultural sector provides a livelihood for about 80 percent of Kenya's population, most of whom are subsistence farmers in rural areas. The sector contributes about 24 per cent to the GDP and another 27 per cent ... -
Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1976 on Kianyaga Farmers Training Centre
(Government of Kenya, 1976)The objective of this Sessional Paper is to inform Parliament, as required by the Provisions of Section J 13 of the "Financial Orders 196,8 Edition", about the proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture to transfer the ... -
Sessional Paper No. 13 of 1979 on Baraton Animal Husbandry Research Station
(Government of Kenya, 1979)The objective of this Sessional Paper is to inform Parliament, as required by the provisions of Section J.13 of the Financial Orders - 1968 Edition, about the proposal by the Government to transfer the Baraton Animal ... -
Sessional Paper No.01 of 2009 on Kenya Government Guarantee of a Loan of USD 100 Million Equivalent to Kshs. 7.9 Billion through the United States of America Department of Agriculture to National Cereals and Produce Board
(Ministry of Finance, 2009)The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) with the full support of the Government is negotiating for a loan of USO 100 million, equivalent to Kshs.7.9 billion, for purchase of white maize and rice under the United ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 1975
(Office of the President, 1975)Jamhuri is a Swahili word for Republic. Jamhuri day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 12th day of the month of December every year, to commemorate full independence from the British colonial powers in 1963 ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1967
(Office of the President, 1967)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ...
