The Kenyan government has introduced a draft policy and Bill aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of the country’s agricultural sector. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development revealed the Draft Kenya Agricultural Data, Information and Digital Policy, 2026, alongside the Draft Digital Agricultural Information Bill, 2026, which are currently undergoing final validation.
The proposed policy framework seeks to promote the adoption of data, digital technologies, and innovation to increase agricultural productivity, streamline service delivery, and support evidence-based decisions within the sector.
Key Features of the Proposed Bill
- Establishment of the Kenya Agricultural Digital Information Centre (KADIC) to oversee the management of agricultural data and digital information nationwide.
- Creation of a legal framework to govern the collection, storage, and sharing of agricultural information.
- Enhancement of collaboration between farmers, researchers, and government agencies through improved digital platforms.
The Ministry conducted extensive stakeholder consultations earlier this year, incorporating feedback into the draft documents. A national validation meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2026, at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) headquarters in Nairobi to gather further input from the public and interested parties.
If enacted, these reforms will improve planning and decision-making processes in agriculture and facilitate easier access to government services for farmers via digital means.
This initiative aligns with the government’s broader push for digitising public services. Recently, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged all government ministries and agencies to fully integrate with the eCitizen platform to enhance service delivery.
Following the validation stage, the draft policy and Bill will proceed through the legislative process, potentially transforming how agricultural data is managed and how digital services reach millions of Kenyan farmers.
