Agriculture in Kenya has remained Kenya’s economic backbone in her rapidly growing economy amid inflation, changes in global warming and changes in other economic trends.
According to 2015 Economic Survey, Agriculture recorded 27.3% of the country’s GDP in 2014. This report is an indication that Agriculture in Kenya continues to hold the economic mantle against industrialization, manufacturing and other sectors.
Tea, Coffee and rice production registered higher numbers as compared to other products produced in Kenya’s Agriculture sector.
Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru stated that the negative impact on pther produces could have been as a result of changes on the frequency of rainfall among other natural causes.
Exportation of horticultural products has also increased as indicated on the report. This is expected to grow higher since the Government and key market players in Agriculture are currently working on projects which will boost commercial agriculture.
This will ensure that farmers enjoy reduced production cost, ensure fast distribution of market products and reduce the cost of fertilizers to improve Agriculture in Kenya.
This is the economic backbone of our country, adds Waiguru.
Other sectors which have thrived include manufacturing which contributed 10 percent to the GDP, storage and transportation which contributed 8.3 percent.
Building and Construction which relate to Real Estate also recorded an upward trend in the just released 2015 Economic Survey.
The government is also working on the Fisheries industry which has shown great growth potential over the years. Boosting this industry could also have a positive impact to the country’s economy.
