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Kenya : Boost for farmers as sugarcane prices raised to Sh5,500 per tonne

Sugarcane farmers in Kenya will earn more as the Kenya Sugar Board raises the cane price from Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 per tonne,...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane production in Kenya

President William Ruto aims to position Kenya as a sugar exporter by 2027, citing revived industry efforts. Key steps include writing off...

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Sugar News in English

Kisumu leaders demand immediate halt to sugar mills leasing

Kisumu County leaders have urged President Ruto to halt the leasing of Chemelil, Muhoroni, and Miwani sugar factories, citing lack of transparency,...

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Sugar News in English

Implement sugar development levy, sugar research, farmers tell KSB

The Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers is urging immediate enforcement of parts of the Sugar Act, including activating the Sugar Development...

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Rice News in English

Rice stockpile sufficient for over six months amid India-Pakistan conflict, says deputy agriculture minister

Malaysia’s rice stockpile stands at 200,000 metric tonnes—enough for 6.6 months—amid global supply concerns. Deputy Minister Arthur Kurup assured diversified sourcing and...

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Maize News in English

Maize flour prices surge as supply shortage bites

Maize flour prices in Kenya have surged, with 2kg packs now retailing between Sh150–Sh169 due to maize shortages and rising grain costs....

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers welcome move to lease sugar firms

Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the government’s plan to lease Nzoia, Chemilil, Muhoroni, and Sony sugar mills, citing hopes for improved efficiency, reduced...

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Sugar News in English

Fire engulfs acres of sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi

A sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi, Transmara South, was torched by unknown individuals amid ongoing land dispute tensions. The fire, suspected to...