CS Kagwe expressed deep concern over the incident.
“The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development unequivocally condemns the vandalism and looting of the NCPB depot in Maua, Meru County on June 25, 2025,” he stated firmly.
He added that the stolen fertiliser was critical for the ongoing planting season.
“The attack on the NCPB depot is not just a property crime. It is a direct assault on Kenya’s food security.”
“This loss could trigger a catastrophic crisis in both food and cash crop production,” he warned.
CS Kagwe Condemns Looting: ‘Kenya’s Food Security Under Attack
Chaos Caught on Camera
Footage from the protest showed individuals carrying fertiliser in sacks, using motorcycles and even bearing it on their backs. The images captured scenes of looters walking off freely as smoke later billowed from parts of the depot, which had been set ablaze.
“What we witnessed was not a protest. It was pure lawlessness,” an eyewitness said.
Shockingly, no security personnel were seen in the videos, raising questions about the police response.
“We therefore urge the National Police Service to act with urgency in apprehending those involved in the looting and vandalism, recover the stolen fertiliser, and prosecute per the law.”
He cautioned citizens against crossing the line between protest and chaos.
“Just as brutality and loss of life are unacceptable, so too is the wanton destruction of public property and theft of critical agricultural inputs,” he concluded.
