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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reiterated the government’s commitment to enhancing food and nutritional security in the country. 

He emphasised that a significant amount of resources have been allocated to support the agricultural sector, particularly through the subsidisation of fertiliser costs, which aims to boost agricultural production.

“Today, the cost of living has started to ease, with prices of basic commodities, which previously caused high inflation, now on the decline,” said Omollo, adding that this is primarily due to improved food supplies in the domestic market.

The reduction in food prices, he noted, is a welcome development that will likely ease the financial pressure on households, making everyday essentials more affordable for the average citizen. 

“Our aim is to continue with sound agricultural reforms to boost food production in the country and ensure that every citizen has access to affordable, nutritious food,” he said in Nyarombo Village in West Sakwa, in Awendo Constituency during a visit to the sugar belt at the weekend.

Omollo acknowledged the challenges many citizens are facing but emphasised that the government is committed to tackling these issues by addressing the root cause—food insecurity. He explained that by prioritising agricultural growth, the government hopes to stabilise food supplies, lower food prices, and ultimately reduce the cost of living for all citizens.

The PS also called on county governments to play an active role in this initiative by allocating sufficient budgets to support local agricultural programmes.

Omollo also announced significant government efforts to revitalise the struggling sugar industry, a vital sector for many farmers across the country.

He pointed at the write-off of a massive Sh117 billion in debts that had been crippling the sub-sector. This step, the PS observed is aimed at freeing the industry from financial constraints and enabling it to thrive once again.