Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe described the recent unprecedented surge in demand for subsidized fertiliser as a "happy problem" in late March, viewing it as a strong positive indicator of Kenya's intensified agricultural productivity drive. The overwhelming response from farmers underscores a renewed enthusiasm for maximizing crop yields.

CS Kagwe reported astonishing uptake figures, with over 180,000 50-kg bags of government-subsidized fertiliser being absorbed daily from depots across the nation. This heightened demand directly reflects a significant increase in crop-growing interest among Kenyan farmers. Illustrating this trend, Kagwe noted that an impressive 5.9 million farmers have now successfully registered on the KIAMIS (Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System) subsidy platform to access the affordable inputs.

To effectively meet this soaring demand and prevent any disruptions to the planting season, the government has mobilized a substantial logistical operation. This includes deploying over 200 trucks dedicated to restocking National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores nationwide and securing additional import shipments of fertiliser. Furthermore, CS Kagwe proactively urged farmers to adopt Aflasafe, a bio-pesticide, to protect the anticipated bumper maize crop from post-harvest spoilage due to aflatoxin contamination, ensuring food security and better returns for farmers.