Posts By The Star
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135Sugar News in EnglishStakeholders laud revival of struggling sugar industry by State
Sugarcane stakeholders in Western Kenya praised the government for revitalizing the struggling sugar industry. Richard Ogendo of KESGA highlighted debt settlements, increased...
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176Rice News in EnglishBread, rice, onion prices projected to rise even before new taxes
The Central Bank of Kenya's May Agriculture Sector Survey reveals that most Kenyans expect price hikes in bread, wheat, and rice ahead...
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149Rice News in EnglishFarmers adopt climate-smart rice technologies in Eastern Kenya
Upland rice cultivation gains traction in Eastern Kenyan counties of Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi, bolstered by Kilimo Trust, Kenya Agriculture and...
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182Maize News in EnglishFlood crisis will not hurt food production – survey
According to a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya, the March-May long rains' flooding is expected to have minimal impact...
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158Sugar News in EnglishCane workers threaten to stop leasing of state factories over Sh3.5bn arrears
Cane industry workers threaten to halt the leasing of state-owned factories over Sh5.3 billion in salary arrears. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane...
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138Rice News in EnglishRice exporters divided on minimum export price
Vietnamese rice exporters advocate for a minimum export price following a bid win in Indonesia. Loc Troi secured a deal with a...
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221Sugar News in EnglishCane farmers oppose proposed 16% VAT on transportation
Sugar cane farmers in Kenya have opposed the proposed 16% VAT on cane transportation to factories, as outlined in the Finance Bill...
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147Maize News in EnglishGMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency
The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...
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170Maize News in EnglishKenya grew 48 million bags of maize on good rains in 2023
Kenya's agriculture sector reversed its negative growth trend, achieving a 7% growth in 2023 due to favorable weather and government interventions, including...
