A parliamentary committee chair is urging the Kenyan government to significantly increase funding for agricultural research. Dr. John Mutunga, chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, warned that current underinvestment is hindering innovation within the sector. He made the appeal during the 2nd Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) conference and innovation expo, focusing on agricultural financing. Mutunga stated that insufficient funding is directly impacting Kenya’s overall economic growth potential. The call for increased investment highlights concerns about the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Kenyan agriculture. KALRO’s conference served as a platform to discuss these challenges and potential solutions, emphasizing the need for a stronger commitment to research and development.