Last updated: 06/2/2024

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
Population group
Poor households, Women, Working age group

Programme Details

Programme objectives

To improve farm inputs (fertilizer and seed) access and affordability for smallholder farmers to increase usage and thus enhance food security/availability to the household level and generate incomes from sales of surplus produce. 

References
Ochola Odhiambo. (2015). FERTILIZER SUBSIDIES: A STUDY OF POLICY EFFECTS ON MAIZE IN KENYA. (Thesis, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Dissertation). Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science repository.p.52. available at: https://www.academia.edu/13053762/FERTILIZER_SUBSIDIES_A_STUDY_OF_POLICY_EFFECTS_ON_MAIZE_IN_KENYA
Programme components
(i) Kilimo Plus (Inputs Grant), (ii) Kilimo Biashara Package (Commercial Packs), (iii) Agribusiness promotion and Kilimo Insurance
References
Ochola Odhiambo. (2015). FERTILIZER SUBSIDIES: A STUDY OF POLICY EFFECTS ON MAIZE IN KENYA. (Thesis, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Dissertation). Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science repository.p.52. available at: https://www.academia.edu/13053762/FERTILIZER_SUBSIDIES_A_STUDY_OF_POLICY_EFFECTS_ON_MAIZE_IN_KENYA. Accessedon 06 February 2024
Start date
2007
References
Ogada, M.J. et al. 2011. Trends and Outlook Report on Key Agriculture and Rural Development Indicators in Kenya. Washington, DC: IFPRI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.resakss. org/sites/default/files/pdfs/trends-and-outlook-report-on-key-indicators-in-ken-50981.pdf>.
Coverage
Since inception the programme has disbursed over 502,469 input vouchers to 521,515 beneficiaries to producer and average of 8.7 million bags of (90Kg) maize valued at Ksh.. 18 billion in 40 Counties. In addition, a total of 15,743 beneficiaries (14,814 small farmers; 746 agro-dealers; and 183 other value chain players) have accessed Ksh.. 1.575 billion as credits boost their agricultural production activities (2015).
References
Ochola Odhiambo. (2015). FERTILIZER SUBSIDIES: A STUDY OF POLICY EFFECTS ON MAIZE IN KENYA. (Thesis, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Dissertation). Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science repository.p.52. available at: https://www.academia.edu/13053762/FERTILIZER_SUBSIDIES_A_STUDY_OF_POLICY_EFFECTS_ON_MAIZE_IN_KENYA accessed 19/11/2023
Programme expenditure
By 2011, the expenditure had reached $50 million.
References
Megan Sheahan et al (2014). TARGETING OF SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER UNDER KENYA’S NATIONAL ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL INPUT ACCESS PROGRAM (NAAIAP). Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy & Development.p.4. available at https://typeset.io/papers/targeting-of-subsidized-fertilizer-under-kenya-s-national-98wxtsfdky accessed 20/11/2023

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeting methods
Categorical Targeting
Geographical Targeting
Community-Based Targeting
References
 Megan Sheahan et al (2014). TARGETING OF SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER UNDER KENYA’S NATIONAL ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL INPUT ACCESS PROGRAM (NAAIAP). Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy & Development.p.4. available at https://typeset.io/papers/targeting-of-subsidized-fertilizer-under-kenya-s-national-98wxtsfdky accessed 19/11/2023
Targeted areas
Rural areas nationwide.
References
Nzuma, J.M. 2013. “The political economy of food price policy - The case of Kenya.” WIDER Working Paper, No. 2013/026. Helsinki: UNU-WIDER. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.wider.unu.edu/publications/working-papers/2013/en_GB/wp2013-026/>.
Target groups
Smallholder farmers
References
Nicole M. Mason et al. (2017). The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Policy Research Brief 26. Available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fsp/publications/policy-research-briefs/policy_brief_26.pdf Accessed 19/11/2023
Eligibility criteria
Households that: (i) are unable to afford farm inputs at unsubsidized prices; (ii) grow maize and had at least 2.5 acres of land; (iii) are ‘vulnerable’ members of society (e.g., female and child-headed households); and (iv) have not received government support in the past
References
Nicole M. Mason et al. (2017). The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Policy Research Brief 26. Available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fsp/publications/policy-research-briefs/policy_brief_26.pdf Accessed 19/11/2023

Coverage and other information

Type of benefits
Agricultural inputs, subsidized credit, training, insurance
References
Ochola Odhiambo. (2015). FERTILIZER SUBSIDIES: A STUDY OF POLICY EFFECTS ON MAIZE IN KENYA. (Thesis, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Dissertation). Chinese Academy of Agriculture Science repository.p.52. available at: https://www.academia.edu/13053762/FERTILIZER_SUBSIDIES_A_STUDY_OF_POLICY_EFFECTS_ON_MAIZE_IN_KENYA accessed 19/11/2023
Amount of benefits
A voucher good for 100 kg of inorganic fertilizer (50 kg of basal and 50 kg of top dressing) and 10 kg of improved maize seed, all for free. The vouchers could be redeemed at accredited agro-dealer shops
References
Nicole M. Mason et al. (2017). The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Policy Research Brief 26. Available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fsp/publications/policy-research-briefs/policy_brief_26.pdf Accessed 19/11/2023
Payment/delivery frequency
This was to be a one-time grant (i.e., beneficiaries would receive the free inputs for just one season).
References
Nicole M. Mason et al. (2017). The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Policy Research Brief 26. Available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fsp/publications/policy-research-briefs/policy_brief_26.pdf Accessed 19/11/2023
Benefit delivery mechanism
The vouchers are redeemed at accredited agro-dealer shops
References
Nicole M. Mason et al. (2017). The Effects of Kenya’s ‘Smarter’ Input Subsidy Program on Crop Production, Incomes and Poverty. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Policy Research Brief 26. Available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/fsp/publications/policy-research-briefs/policy_brief_26.pdf Accessed 19/11/2023
Benefit recipients
Smallholder farmers