Mutahi Kagwe
KenyapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mutahi Kagwe is the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary in Kenya, known for his role in implementing agricultural policies and regulations to support the country's farming sector. Recently, he announced the extension of the raw in-shell macadamia export ban as harvesting begins on March 1, emphasizing the importance of adherence to national laws and international obligations for the macadamia industry.
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Mutahi Kagwe is the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary involved in the wheat price discussions.
Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bagKenya· 2026-08-10
Kindiki was flanked by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe.
Kindiki: I will be Ruto's running mate in 2027Kenya· 2026-07-27
Agriculture Secretary Peter Owoko delivered a statement on behalf of Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.
Agroecologists seek involvement in policy decisionsKenya· 2026-07-25
The CS for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe is pushing for changes in Parliament to have board directors appointed and not elected.
Sugarcane farmers threaten nationwide protests over delayed electionsKenya· 2026-07-16
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is scheduled to deliver the official opening address.
Agricultural Finance Corporation banks on wholesale model to bridge $100bn finance gapKenya· 2026-07-01
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe will preside over the opening session and launch the NASIP 2026–2030.
Africa food finance summit kicks off in Nairobi as Kenyans confront food insecurityKenya· 2026-06-30
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said farmers will be rewarded based on milk quality.
Quality milk to fetch higher returns as Kenya shifts dairy payment modelKenya· 2026-06-27The FINAS 2026 summit will be officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe.
Why CBK rules punish Kenya's safest borrowers and lock millions of farmers out of creditKenya· 2026-05-30
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned development partners against imposing generic agricultural projects on Kenya.
Kenya will reject generic agricultural projects, Kagwe tells donorsKenya· 2026-02-04
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Fuel stations emerge as new retail hubs for fast food chainsKenya· 2026-02-03
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has affirmed that the Government recognises its obligations.
Artificial organ keeps patient alive for 48 hours after removal of bilateral lungsKenya· 2026-02-03
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations and has already made payments as agreed.
Sustainability and insurance: Leadership in a time of global uncertaintyKenya· 2026-02-03Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
How trade fraud deprives Kenya of trillions in taxes, fuels debt crisisKenya· 2026-02-02Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Payslips shrink as new NSSF rates take effectKenya· 2026-02-02Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Kingdom Bank opens new Embu branch to power farmers and tradersKenya· 2026-02-02
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentivesKenya· 2026-02-02
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Sugar reform needs direction, not misplaced blameKenya· 2026-02-01Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has consistently affirmed that the Government recognises these obligations.
Millennials shift spending from goods to experiences as costs riseKenya· 2026-02-01
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the platform will convert domestic production into export opportunities.
Nairobi picked to host world's largest food trade platformKenya· 2026-01-31
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said that farmers will soon access subsidised fertiliser closer to their farms.
Counties to handle fertiliser registration to ease farmer accessKenya· 2026-01-27
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe recently held high-level talks with Iranian business groups.
Kenya trade strategy with Iran at crossroad over Trump's warningKenya· 2026-01-15
Mutahi Kagwe has warned that donor-funded agriculture projects must be treated with the same strength as public debt.
Donor funds must deliver impact to citizens, says KagweKenya· 2025-12-17
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe called for use of technology in increasing production at a time when land meant for agriculture was on the decline.
Governors call for grain, hay reserves amid looming droughtKenya· 2025-11-30
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has issued firm directives to curb the damage and shift the industry away from reliance on ineffective, non-compliant chemical pesticides.
Pests devour Sh2.8b macadamia crop, CS orders shift to organic controlsKenya· 2025-11-21
Mutahi Kagwe, the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, emphasized the need for strong mutual trade during the engagements.
Kenya's agricultural exports set to penetrate US retail marketKenya· 2025-11-15
Mutahi Kagwe has warned that individuals involved in the sale of fake seeds risk facing treason charges.
Kagwe warns of treason charges for those selling fake seedsKenya· 2025-11-08
The dealers are pleading with the Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe to suspend the regulations to enable the agents to export the nuts.
Farmers decry worst macadamia prices in years, demand export ban reviewKenya· 2025-10-27
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has now called for revival of Kenya’s cotton and sisal industries.
CS Kagwe roots for revival of fibre cropsKenya· 2025-10-10Mutahi Kagwe is the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary who emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure for horticultural exports.
Kindiki calls for digital trade overhaul as Kenya takes COMESA chairmanshipKenya· 2025-10-07
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the four percent Sugar Development Levy.
Kagwe defends 4 percent Sugar Development Levy amid cane shortageKenya· 2025-10-03