All posts tagged "Kenya"
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185Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Discontent as State raises cane buying price by mere Sh50
Sugarcane farmers are disappointed with the Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to increase the buying price by just Sh50, from Sh4,950 to Sh5,000...
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147Maize 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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161Sugar 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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183Sugar 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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155Sugar 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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168Edible 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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180Maize 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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181Sugar 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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169Sugar 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...
