Lawmaker Highlights Kenya’s Journey Towards Sustainable Agricultural Development
Dr. John Mutunga, Tigania West MP
By: Eric Wanjala
The Parliament of Kenya has embarked on increasing budgetary allocation towards crop production, systematic legislative reforms towards reduced production costs for better market access for Kenyan cash crops through legislation such as The Tea Act, Coffee and Sugar Act.
Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, highlighted Kenya’s efforts in Agricultural Development during the Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Partnership Platform (PP) held in Lusaka, Zambia.
“We want to sell our products as Kenyan brands, Tea, Coffee etc. We also have creating value chain-based financing possibilities thus increasing money to the sector,” said Tigania West MP, Hon. Dr. John Mutunga.
Notably, he emphasized the Government’s push for a Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta), focusing on uplifting the marginalized communities.
Adding that “Kenya has progressively increased the budgetary allocation to agriculture, emphasizing inclusivity and embracing digital solutions. We have registered 6.3 million farmers, enabling targeted support and quantitative planning.”
Kenya’s approach prioritizes sustainability, evident through increased climate action, water harvesting structures, and soil health improvement programs. Dr. Mutunga noted, “Agriculture is both a polluter and a solution. Our focus remains on preserving the environment while boosting productivity.”
Moreover, Kenya’s commitment to regional trade integration is evident through standardized product offerings. “Harmonizing standards and negotiating common external tariffs have boosted intra-regional trade,” he added, highlighting the Parliament’s role in reducing production costs and facilitating market access through strategic legislative reforms.
The nation’s robust focus on nutrition is enshrined in the constitution. Dr. Mutunga stressed, “We defend food security through consultative oversight, empowering smallholder farmers through market discoveries and investments in agri-food packs and agro-processing infrastructure.”
It is during these events that parliamentarians present during the Conference also launched the Africa Food Systems Parliamentarian Partnership Network (AFSPaN) to support agricultural development through legislation, budgetary allocation and oversight.
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