Murang'a: The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a nationwide two-week farmer registration exercise targeting to enlist more than 500,000 farmers into the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS). Agriculture Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh stated that the exercise aims to ensure farmers across the country benefit from digitized services that enhance agricultural productivity and open up global market opportunities.
According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Ronoh, speaking during the official launch of the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Farmer Registration at Nyangiti Grounds in Mathioya Sub-County, emphasized that the programme would strengthen transparency, fairness, and accountability in delivering government support. He noted that through KIAMIS, every farmer will be visible and no one will be left behind, ensuring access to government input subsidies like the national fertilizer programme, while capturing data on land size, crop varieties, and livestock.
The PS highlighted the importance of registering coffee farmers to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates verification and geo-mapping of farms to ensure exports are not linked to deforestation. Dr. Ronoh assured coffee growers of government support to maintain Kenya's presence in international markets, particularly in Europe.
He also encouraged tea and dairy farmers to register, stating that digitization will streamline value chains, boost transparency in farmer payouts, and attract investment. Dr. Ronoh pointed out that Murang'a, known for its tea, coffee, and dairy farming, will significantly benefit from the exercise.
Murang'a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang'ata praised the initiative, highlighting that farmer registration will support county efforts to modernize irrigation and water supply projects. He noted that proper data will allow effective support for farmers, facilitating direct access to subsidies and global markets, which will transform rural livelihoods.
The registration exercise, running from August 25 to September 8, 2025, will cover all 47 counties. Agricultural officers, county governments, and newly commissioned agri-preneurs will lead the drive to ensure both rural and peri-urban farmers are included in the system.
With 6.9 million farmers already registered under KIAMIS, the new phase aims to significantly increase this number, aligning with Kenya's agricultural digitization agenda. The Ministry of Agriculture underscores the critical role of registration in expanding food security programmes, scaling up coffee and tea reforms, supporting dairy productivity, and positioning Kenya's farmers for global trade opportunities.