Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives Committee

Background (Role of the Committee)

The committee handles all matters relating to sustainable agricultural practices; poverty eradication by utilization of high value inputs and equipment; value addition for farmers; food security and drought management; production and marketing; fisheries development; and adoption of technological advancements in agriculture.

The Committee also addresses matters related to agricultural levies and licenses, devolvement of agricultural projects to Counties, sharing of revenue for export abattoirs in Nairobi, intergovernmental Relations by developing mechanism for consultation and cooperation for the agriculture sector.

Legal Framework

The primary source of legislation of the committee's activities is the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The other key sources of legislation include:

 

  • The National Drought Management Authority Act No. 4 of 2016
  • The Fisheries Management and Development Act, No 35 of 2016
  • The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Act, 2016
  • The Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs (Amendment) Act, 2015
  • The Crops Act No. 16 of 2013
  • The Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013

 

Approach to Undertaking Committee’s Business
The committee functions through;

  • Inter-county forums
  • Intergovernmental (national and county) forums
    The committee also engages with the various stakeholders to promote the devolution and elevation of agriculture into a viable business for the farmer.

 

Latest News from the Counties

VERIFICATION OF PLOTS KICKS OFF IN NAROK TOWN

Published: December 18, 2021
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FIRST-EVER CANCER CENTRE IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY TO EASE THE BURDEN OF COVID-19 UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

Published: December 06, 2020
The County Government Taita Taveta has joined forces with EMPOWER (The Enabling and Motivating Partnership Owned by Women to Engage and Reclaim their lives), County First Ladies Association (CFLA), ROCHE, International Cancer Institute, Women 4...

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, WE MUST SAVE OUR GIRLS

Published: October 22, 2020
Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has called on the residents of Narok to ensure that all the children return to school according to the recently released timetable by the Ministry of education. Tunai was emphatic when addressing wananchi during the...
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