Kenya agriculture Archives

Maize set for better yield

Kenya could double its maize output by adopting modern farming techniques and eco-friendly pest control. Experts urge certified inputs to combat pests...

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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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Maize News in English

US steps up pressure on Kenya to level playing field on maize imports

The U.S. has urged Kenya to ease steep tariffs and tough regulations on maize imports, calling the 50% duty on U.S. corn...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan secures major breakthrough in rice exports to Kenya

Pakistan has secured a major trade victory by negotiating a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya, lowering...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya Cane farmers to benefit from bonus payments reform

Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) Chairman Eng. Nicholas Gumbo has proposed the introduction of annual bonus payments for sugarcane farmers, similar to those...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : PS Omollo assures cane farmers of gov’t support to restore sector

Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, assured sugarcane farmers of government support through reforms aimed at improving their livelihoods....