Uganda's government plans to write off more than Shs35 billion in tax arrears owed by tea factories as part of efforts to revive the country's struggling tea industry, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has said. Tayebwa made the announcement while representing President Yoweri Museveni at a burial in Bushenyi District, stating the arrears will be waived once Parliament resumes from recess. The decision follows lobbying by MPs from Greater Bushenyi and other tea-growing areas.

The Kenya Tea Development Agency has called on the government to extend its fertiliser subsidy programme, warning that rising global prices have pushed costs above Sh5,500 per bag. According to the Eastleigh Voice, KTDA says the higher prices could raise production costs for more than 650,000 smallholder tea farmers unless the subsidy is continued. The agency argues that government support is needed to shield farmers from the impact of expensive farm inputs.

Kenya has introduced a KSh1.08 trillion investment strategy aimed at transforming its agricultural sector over the next five years. The plan, known as the "National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan" for 2026-2030, anticipates significant private sector involvement to cover nearly half of the total costs, as the government seeks to modernize food production systems and enhance productivity in the sector.

President William Ruto has announced a government initiative to increase coffee farmers' earnings from Sh158 per kilogramme to between Sh250 and Sh300 in the coming years. This plan is part of a broader strategy to revitalize Kenya's coffee sector. During the launch of a coffee revival program in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, Ruto noted that while progress has been made in improving farmers' returns, additional measures are necessary to ensure profitability in coffee farming.

A Sh25.9 billion climate fund has been launched to provide financing to farmers and rural businesses, according to Capital FM Business. The 12-year programme will operate in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, supporting climate-resilient investments across the agricultural sector. The initiative is intended to expand access to funding for rural enterprises adapting to climate pressures, though the blurb does not identify the fund’s managers, eligibility rules, or specific financing instruments.

The National Government has provided five solar-powered milk coolers valued at Sh 30 million to dairy farmers in Cherangany Constituency, Trans Nzoia County. This initiative aims to minimize post-harvest losses and enhance the income of milk producers. The handover event took place at Biribiriet primary school grounds, where Principal Secretary of the State Department for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, spoke about the benefits of the coolers.