The government is committed to accelerating the revival of Kenya's pyrethrum sector through strategic collaboration.
Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh has said the government's deliberations is focused on the crop's immense potential to uplift rural economies and serve as a critical input for the pesticide and allied industries.
Ronoh made the remarks at Kilimo house, Nairobi during a consultative meeting with the leadership of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK), led by Chairman Granton Samboja, to chart a progressive path for the sector's revival. "With pyrethrum cultivation spanning 19 counties, this initiative represents a decisive step toward agricultural revitalization and inclusive economic growth," he said.
The PS said the move underscored the importance of robust private sector participation, with the government assuming a facilitative role as both regulator and promoter. "This milestone engagement reinforces the government's unwavering commitment to farmer empowerment, agricultural transformation, and sustainable economic growth" he said.
