"No More Double Standards!" – Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe at the 2026 WFO Annual Meeting

At the official opening of the 2026 World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Annual Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, EHG, delivered a powerful message to global regulators, manufacturers, and international agricultural bodies. Speaking under the global theme "Future Fields: Investing in Farmers' Organisations and Empowering Communities for Sustainable Agriculture," the CS made a definitive call to eliminate hazardous agrochemicals and dismantle the regulatory double standards affecting developing nations. He emphasized that agricultural policy must prioritize farmer health, digital innovation, and commercial viability to ensure a dignified livelihood for the next generation of food producers. Watch the key highlights from his address.