The economy of Kenya is primarily dependent on agriculture. About 80% of the total Kenyan population lives in the rural areas and are directly or indirectly engaged in a wide range of activities in crops, livestock and fisheries (ASDS, 2010). Agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy with great potential for growth.

The Agricultural Sector is characterized by various production systems that vary in efficiency, productivity and resilience. These are extensive, semi intensive, intensive and are dependent on agro-ecological zonation. The Agricultural Sector comprises of the following sub-sectors: crops, livestock and fisheries. There are many stakeholders in the Sector due to its role in the economy and its rural-based nature that touches the livelihoods of many people. According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2018) the Agricultural Sector contributed 31.3% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a further 27% through manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. It also accounted for 69.7% of the total export earnings. The sector employs over 80% of Kenya’s rural work force and provides more than 15.5% of formal employment (KNBS, 2018). Overall marketed Agricultural production increased by 12.7% from KES 413.2 billion in 2016 to KES 465.7 billion in 2019 with marketed crops accounting for 68.2%. This comprised Livestock and Products KES 147.9 billion; Tea KES 104.1 billion; Other permanent crops KES 14.5 billion; Temporary Industrial crops KES 18.4 billion; Horticulture KES 144.6 billion; and cereals KES 35.8 billion (KNBS, 2020). The fisheries and aquaculture production had a slide decline from 147, 678 metric tonnes in 2016 to 146, 543 metric tonnes in 2019 valued at KES 24.4 billion to 23.7 billion respectively (KNBS, 2020).