The Algerian envoy to Kenya H. E Mahi Boumediene with Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon.Mithika Linturi, EGH during the reception of fertilizer donated by Algeria at the Grain Bulk Handling Ltd Facilities, Port of Mombasa.
The CS Hon.Mithika Linturi, EGH said The donation of 16,000 MT of Urea fertilizer to Kenya is timely since, Kenya requires 900,000 MT of assorted fertilizer to adequately produce food.
The fertilizer consignment from Algeria will greatly supplement the country’s efforts in increasing agricultural production and productivity through affordable inputs to farmers as the country strive to reduce food prices.