All posts tagged "Kenya"
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215Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Workers threaten to stop leasing of state factories over unpaid salaries
Sugarcane industry workers, represented by the Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers, threatened to halt leasing of state-owned factories over...
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281Edible Oil News in EnglishKenya Sets Aside KSh 414Mn for Edible Oil Value Chain
Kenya's agricultural initiatives target increased production of sunflower, palm oil, and canola. In 2023, 70 tonnes of sunflower seeds were procured, 40...
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302Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Sugarcane farmers up in arms over proposed transport tax
Sugarcane farmers, represented by the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers (KNSF), oppose the proposed 16% VAT on sugarcane transport in the...
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306Edible 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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292Maize 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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285Edible 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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259Maize 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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440Maize 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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321Maize 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...
