Laikipia’s KSh 317 Million Food Security Budget: What Is Reaching Farmers?
Megavallia News | Laikipia County, Kenya Category: Politics & Public Accountability Published: 11 November 2026 Questions emerge over county food-security spending Laikipia County’s investment in food security is facing renewed public scrutiny following questions raised by a county assembly member about whether agricultural programmes are delivering meaningful benefits to farmers and households facing food insecurity. A report published by People Daily on 3 November 2026 said Githiga Ward MCA Gitahi Macharia questioned the implementation of food-resilience programmes, pointing to continued concerns about hunger, agricultural support and farmers’ dependence on rainfall. The questions deserve closer examination because food security affects household incomes, nutrition, public health and the livelihoods of farming communities across Laikipia. What do the budget figures show? Laikipia County’s approved first supplementary budget estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year list approxim...