AWENDO, Kenya – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to improving food and nutritional security in Kenya, highlighting a series of measures aimed at easing the cost of living and revitalizing key agricultural sectors.
Speaking during a weekend visit to Nyarombo Village in West Sakwa, located in the heart of the sugar belt, Omollo emphasized the government’s focus on agricultural reforms as a cornerstone of its strategy to stabilize food supplies and reduce household expenses.
“Today, the cost of living has started to ease, with prices of basic commodities, which previously drove high inflation, now on the decline,” he said, attributing the positive trend to improved food availability driven by government initiatives such as subsidized fertilizer.
Omollo stressed that these reforms are designed to ensure every Kenyan has access to affordable, nutritious food while reducing financial pressures on families.
He urged county governments to bolster these efforts by allocating more resources to local agricultural programs, underlining that food security is a shared responsibility.
In addition to addressing food insecurity, Omollo spotlighted the government’s strides in reviving the struggling sugar industry—a critical economic lifeline for many communities.
He announced the write-off of a staggering Sh117 billion in debt that had burdened the sector, a move he described as transformative for farmers and millers alike.
“This step is about freeing the sugar industry from financial constraints and creating an environment where it can thrive once again,” Omollo stated, pledging ongoing government support to restore the sector’s vitality.
The PS acknowledged the hardships many Kenyans face but expressed optimism that targeted agricultural reforms would bring sustainable solutions.
“Our aim is to ensure every citizen has access to affordable, nutritious food and to stabilize the economy through strategic interventions in agriculture,” he said.
Speaking during a weekend visit to Nyarombo Village in West Sakwa, located in the heart of the sugar belt, Omollo emphasized the government’s focus on agricultural reforms as a cornerstone of its strategy to stabilize food supplies and reduce household expenses.
“Today, the cost of living has started to ease, with prices of basic commodities, which previously drove high inflation, now on the decline,” he said, attributing the positive trend to improved food availability driven by government initiatives such as subsidized fertilizer.
Omollo stressed that these reforms are designed to ensure every Kenyan has access to affordable, nutritious food while reducing financial pressures on families.
He urged county governments to bolster these efforts by allocating more resources to local agricultural programs, underlining that food security is a shared responsibility.
In addition to addressing food insecurity, Omollo spotlighted the government’s strides in reviving the struggling sugar industry—a critical economic lifeline for many communities.
He announced the write-off of a staggering Sh117 billion in debt that had burdened the sector, a move he described as transformative for farmers and millers alike.
“This step is about freeing the sugar industry from financial constraints and creating an environment where it can thrive once again,” Omollo stated, pledging ongoing government support to restore the sector’s vitality.
The PS acknowledged the hardships many Kenyans face but expressed optimism that targeted agricultural reforms would bring sustainable solutions.
“Our aim is to ensure every citizen has access to affordable, nutritious food and to stabilize the economy through strategic interventions in agriculture,” he said.
