Growing Kenya: Exploring Investment Opportunities in Kenya's Fertilizer Industry

Abstract

In Kenya a significant part of the population faces food insecurity. Since fertilizers are noted for having positive impacts on agricultural productivity and on alleviating hunger, their use should be encouraged. There are no manufacturing plants in the country, meaning Kenya relies heavily on fertilizer imports, which has a negative impact on prices and availability. However, there are opportunities for manufacturing in Kenya. This paper provides a general overview of the fertilizer market in Kenya, briefly outlining the outlook for it and discussing some of the challenges experienced. In particular, the paper analyzes fertilizer use trends in the Navaisha area, identifying the types of fertilizer used and the factors affecting fertilizer choices. Finally, the paper explores the business opportunities now available in the Kenyan fertilizer market.