Ruto Says Govt Addressing Drought, Food Security Through Increased Agricultural Production
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ELDORET, Kenya, Oct 19 – President William Ruto has said the government is prioritising increased agricultural production and lower farming costs to address the effects of drought on food security and ease the cost of living.
Ruto said supporting farmers to produce more food would help boost supplies, improve affordability and strengthen Kenya’s resilience to drought.
Speaking during a meeting with more than 5,000 Kalenjin elders at the Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County on Monday, the President said reducing the cost of food production was central to making essential commodities more affordable.