The Ministry’s core functions include:
- Formulation, implementation and monitoring of agricultural legislations, regulations and policies
- Supporting agricultural research and promoting technology delivery
- Facilitating and representing agricultural state corporations in the government
- Development, implementation and coordination of programmes in the agricultural sector
- Regulating and quality control of inputs, produce and products from the agricultural sector
- Management and control of pests and diseases
- Collecting, maintaining and managing information on agricultural sector
Vision:
A secure and wealthy Nation anchored by an innovative, commercially oriented and competitive agricultural sector.
Mission:
To improve the livelihood of Kenyans and ensures food security through creation of an enabling environment and ensuring sustainable natural resource management.