All posts tagged "Kenya"
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185Sugar News in EnglishKISUMU, Kenya, Sep 26 — Sugarcane farmers within the Nyando Sugarbelt have proposed a two-year delay before the roll out of the Quality-Based Cane Payment System (QBCPS).
Farmers in Kisumu expressed optimism about the proposed QBCPS Regulations 2023, which would base sugarcane payments on sucrose content rather than tonnage....
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246Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Sh1.3 billion testing units ignored as sugar firms ‘rob’ farmers
An audit revealed that 11 sugar companies have not operationalized cane testing units installed four years ago, undermining a quality-based payment system...
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467Sugar News in EnglishGovernment Sets New Sugarcane Price At Sh5,000 Per Tonne
The Kenyan government has set the sugarcane price at Sh5,000 per ton, up from Sh4,950 but lower than the previous high of...
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278Wheat News in EnglishKenya : Wheat, maize prices up in August on new customs levy
In August, wheat and maize prices in Kenya surged by 10.9% and 9.9%, respectively, largely due to a new two percent levy...
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284Sugar News in EnglishBARASA: Why immediate enactment of Kenya Sugar Bill is critical
The Sugar Bill, 2022 is a crucial legislative development aimed at revitalizing Kenya's sugar industry. After delays and alleged tampering in the...
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313Maize News in EnglishKenya : How Ruto managed to lower price of unga in two years
In his two years in office, President William Ruto's administration focused on agricultural reforms, reducing farm input costs and boosting production. Key...
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315Edible Oil News in EnglishKenya : Lugari farmers urged to embrace sunflower cultivation
Lugari sub-county residents are encouraged to adopt sunflower farming to boost local edible oil production. Officials emphasize sunflower's economic benefits and affordability....
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292Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Alarm as suspicious fires raze cane farms in Kisumu
Farmers in Kisumu County are facing significant losses after over 1,000 acres of sugarcane were destroyed by fires, particularly in Miwani and...
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217Sugar News in EnglishKenya bans sugar imports from outside COMESA, EAC trade blocs
Kenya has imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the COMESA and EAC trade blocs, citing a rise in local sugar...
