| Organisation | Ministry of Agriculture |
| Alternate Name | |
| Abbreviation | |
| Parent | Government of Kenya |
| u.r.l. | http://www.agriculture.go.ke/ |
| Country | Kenya |
| Location | Nairobi |
| Address | Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 30028 |
| Telephone | (254-020) 718870 |
| Management u.r.l. | |
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| Sector | Agriculture Ministries |
| Organisation Type | African Government |
| Status | |
| Stated Role | The Ministry's objectives include increasing food production, growth in agricultural employment, expansion of agricultural exports, resources conservation and poverty alleviation. Most of the food requirements must be met from domestic supplies. The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for mapping out the strategy on which to maintain broad self-sufficiency in basic food stuffs. At the same time export earnings are to be expanded by promoting coffee, tea, horticultural products and other high value crops by increasing yields per acre. The Ministry, in consultation with other relevant ministries, established policies that enable markets for inputs and products to function efficiently. It provides the necessary marketing information for both producers and consumers.<P> |
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| Notes |
| Current Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| Permanent Secretary | Dr Romano Kiome | 2006 | |
| Minister of Agriculture | Hon William Samoei Ruto | 2008 | |
| Assistant Minister of Agriculture | Hon Japhet Kareke Mbiuki | 2008 | |
| Assistant Minister of Agriculture | Hon Gideon Ndambuki | 2008 | |
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| Donor | From | To | Budget ($) | Note |
| Links to Related Organisations |
| Parent Tree | Government of Kenya |
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| Past Positions | |||
| Position | Name | From | To |
| Minister of Agriculture | Hon Kipruto Kirwa | 2006 | 2008 |
| Assistant Minister of Research & Extension Services | Hon Peter Kaindi | 2006 | 2008 |
| Assistant Minister of Production & Marketing | Hon Patrick Kariuki Muiruri | 2006 | 2008 |
| Assistant Minister of Production & Marketing | Hon Kembi Gitura | 2006 | 2006 |
| Research Officer | Hon Professor Patrick Ayiecho Olweny | 1978 | 1980 |
| Assistant Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development | Hon George Munyasa Khaniri | 2003 | 2004 |
| Assistant Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development | Hon George Munyasa Khaniri | 1999 | 2002 |
| Assistant Minister for Agriculture | Hon Joseph Nthiga Nyagah | 2003 | 2004 |
| Assistant Minister of Agriculture & Livestock Development | Hon Noah Mahalang'ang'a Wekesa | 1988 | 1992 |
| Record last updated on 09 MAY 2008 |