All posts tagged "Kenya"
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170Edible Oil News in EnglishHow Finance bill will change edible oil prices
Consumers face a potential Sh160 hike per liter for edible oil if the Finance Bill 2024's proposed 25% excise duty on raw...
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139Maize News in EnglishKenya ready to introduce new GMO crops in market
Kenya gears up for more genetically modified (GM) crops amid legal delays, per National Biosafety Authority. Bt Maize and modified cassava await...
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150Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil manufacturers warn of steep price hikes over proposed tax increase
Kenyans brace for tough times ahead as MPs consider a 25% increase in excise duty, potentially causing a surge in basic commodity...
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158Maize News in EnglishMaize and trade: Free lesson for Kenya from México
In a March report, US trade officials criticized Kenya's maize aflatoxin limits, deeming them lower than US standards. These concerns, echoing those...
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166Maize 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...
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164Maize News in EnglishTechnology-driven fertiliser application boosted maize production in 2023: Ruto
President William Ruto advocates for a continent-wide green revolution through subsidized fertilizer use in Africa. He highlights Kenya's success, distributing inputs to...
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156Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Sugarcane price hike order sparks shutdown threat by sugar mills
Kenyan sugar millers threaten shutdown over court order to raise sugarcane buying prices to Sh5,900 per tonne from Sh5,100. Kenya Sugar Manufacturers...
