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Government reviews sugarcane prices after farmers’ uproar : Kenya

The Kenyan government has slightly increased the sugarcane price to Sh5,000 per ton, following farmers' protests over the initial Sh4,950 rate set...

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Maize News in English

High food crop prices loom as traders cut imports

Kenya's new import levy on food crops is causing concerns of potential shortages and price hikes. Traders are reducing imports due to...

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Maize News in English

Maize buying mission turns tragic as two men are killed in Moiben

In Uasin Gishu County, two people—a lorry turnboy and a local villager—were attacked and killed by unknown assailants at Tugen estate. The...

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Maize News in English

Fertiliser plan to boost maize seed production in Trans Nzoia

Farmers in Trans Nzoia county are set to benefit from Yara East Africa’s advanced fertilizer solutions, which aim to increase maize seed...

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Maize News in English

New push to fix maximum prices of essential goods

Kenyan Parliament is considering the Essential Goods Amendment Bill 2024 to regulate prices of essential commodities like maize, wheat, and sugar. The...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : State distributes early maturing sugarcane variety to boost yields

The Kenyan government will distribute new early-maturing sugarcane varieties, reducing harvest time to 9-14 months. The Agriculture PS, Paul Rono, highlighted that...

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Wheat News in English

Kenya among countries facing grain shortage

Kenya, along with several Eastern and Southern African countries, faces a significant grain shortage due to climate change impacts, prompting increased imports...

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Sugar News in English

MP calls for more funding for sugar sector reforms

" Kanduyi MP John Makali criticized the Sh700 million allocated for state-owned sugar mill reforms, deeming it insufficient given the sector's importance...