The Kenyan government has implemented stricter regulations targeting unlicensed large-scale farming activities. Farmers engaging in large-scale agricultural operations without proper licenses are now subject to fines of up to Ksh.1 million. This move is part of efforts to ensure that farming practices adhere to environmental, legal, and safety standards, particularly in protecting water sources, land use, and sustainable agriculture.

The penalties are aimed at promoting formal registration and regulation of farming activities to prevent environmental degradation, mismanagement of resources, and to ensure food safety. Additionally, this approach is expected to encourage better land-use planning and reduce conflicts over land ownership and use.