All posts tagged "Kenya"
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95Maize News in EnglishHigh 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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101Sugar News in EnglishKenya : State reduces cut on sugarcane prices amid farmers’ boycott threats
The Kenyan government has raised the price of sugarcane from Sh4,950 to Sh5,000 per tonne to address farmer protests ¹. However, this...
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111Sugar News in EnglishGuaranteeing sugarcane producer prices will stabilise troubled sector
Kenya's sugarcane industry is experiencing a contradictory situation, where despite producing enough sugar to meet local demands, farmers are frustrated with low...
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105Sugar News in EnglishKenya plans to export excess sugar as sugarcane supply increases
Kenya is set to begin exporting excess sugar following a significant increase in sugarcane supply to local millers, aiming to boost foreign...
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107Edible Oil News in EnglishKenya Loses Sh62bn in Revenue As Imported Refined Palm Oil Disguised As Crude Oil Enters Mombasa Port
Kenya lost an estimated Sh62 billion in revenue over three years due to misdeclared imported refined palm oil disguised as crude palm...
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119Maize News in EnglishKenya’s new food tax risks trade spat with Tanzania
Kenya’s new 2.0% food import levy on cereals and legumes, introduced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), is causing tension between...
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116Sugar News in EnglishKenya: MPs demand revival of ailing sugar mills
Kenya's MPs urged the government to revive the struggling sugar industry, highlighting its potential for job creation and economic growth. Led by...
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115Sugar News in EnglishSugar glut forces Kenya to seek export market
Kenya is set to become a net sugar exporter following a dramatic increase in production, which now totals 83,500 metric tonnes per...
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120Maize News in EnglishAfrican, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum, running from Aug. 13 to 16 in Nairobi, focuses on advancing agricultural transformation, food security, and rural poverty...
