Reimagining Fertilizer Subsidies

28 - 29 January 2025. Hybrid Event on Reimagining Fertilizer Subsidies: Building Sustainable and Inclusive Models for Kenya’s Agricultural Future

This workshop aims to co-create alternative fertilizer subsidy working models tailored to Kenya’s unique needs and harmonizing both policy directions aiming for soil health and affordable agricultural inputs. The workshop will review Kenya’s past and current subsidy programs to identify successes, challenges, and gaps. Drawing on case studies from Malawi, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, India, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, the workshop will explore best practices and lessons learned in implementing effective subsidy programs that drive soil health improvements and productivity increases. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to design alternative working models that incorporates private sector involvement, targeted support mechanisms, complementary input subsidy, e-voucher systems, and soil health integration.


A key output of the workshop will be a plan for piloting the proposed subsidy working model(s). By testing its effectiveness through well-designed pilot programs and a related learning agenda, the working model can be refined before scaling up nationally. The workshop will also emphasize the importance of robust monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure accountability, transparency, and program efficiency.

Day 1: Understanding the Current Landscape and Learning from Global Practices

Theme: Reviewing Kenya’s Input Subsidy Programs and Drawing Lessons

1. Section 1: Opening Remarks (Welcome and Introduction)
2. Session 2: Status and Insights on Fertilizer Subsidy Programs and Soil Health in Kenya
3. Session 3: Panel Discussion: Challenges and Gaps in Kenya’s Subsidy Programs
4. Session 4: Co-Creation of input subsidy in Kenya to improve productivity

Day 2: Piloting alternative input subsidy bundles and road map for implementation

1. Session 1: Group work to develop alternative input subsidy bundles
2. Session 2: Closing Session and Networking