Posts By The Star
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69Sugar News in EnglishBARASA: Why immediate enactment of Kenya Sugar Bill is critical
The Sugar Bill, 2022 is a crucial legislative development aimed at revitalizing Kenya's sugar industry. After delays and alleged tampering in the...
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91Sugar News in EnglishRaw sugar extends gains on Brazil output: New York
Raw sugar prices rose in New York due to concerns about lower output in Brazil due to dry weather. This has tightened...
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65Maize News in EnglishKenya : How Ruto managed to lower price of unga in two years
In his two years in office, President William Ruto's administration focused on agricultural reforms, reducing farm input costs and boosting production. Key...
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71Edible Oil News in EnglishKenya : Lugari farmers urged to embrace sunflower cultivation
Lugari sub-county residents are encouraged to adopt sunflower farming to boost local edible oil production. Officials emphasize sunflower's economic benefits and affordability....
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57Maize News in EnglishKenya : Increase maize prices at NCPB to Sh6,000, say Rift farmers
Rift Valley farmers are pushing for an increase in maize prices at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) from Sh4,000 to...
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64Sugar News in EnglishMalaysia : Minimal impact forecast from proposed sugar tax
A new sugar tax is expected in Malaysia's Budget 2025, following the "War on Sugar" campaign to reduce sugar consumption. F&B producers...
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59Maize News in EnglishKenya : Projected maize surplus this month expected to reach 28.3m bags
By the end of September, the maize balance sheet projects a surplus of 28.3 million 50kg bags, based on carryover stocks of...
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66Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishKRA nabs bhang worth Sh520,000 at Malaba border
Customs officials at Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County have seized 520 rolls of bhang valued at Sh520,000 and 308...
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62Edible Oil News in English
Nakuru promotes canola, sunflower farming to cut cooking oil imports : Kenya
The Nakuru County government is promoting the cultivation of canola and sunflower to reduce Kenya’s dependency on imported edible oils. Agriculture executive...
