CS Kagwe Unveils Ksh1.47 Trillion AgriConnect Plan to Create 2.4 Million Jobs By 2030

Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Ksh1.47 trillion (USD11.4 billion) AgriConnect Compact on June 17, 2026, aiming to transform Kenya's agriculture into a modern, tech-driven sector and create 2.482 million jobs by 2030. The government will inject Ksh491.72 billion to unlock Ksh984 billion in private investment through PPPs and credit guarantees. The plan targets a 50% reduction in staple imports and a 60% increase in high-value exports, and includes digital extension services and agritech platforms.