All posts tagged "Kenya"
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206Maize News in EnglishUS steps up pressure on Kenya to level playing field on maize imports
The U.S. has urged Kenya to ease steep tariffs and tough regulations on maize imports, calling the 50% duty on U.S. corn...
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287Maize News in EnglishUS steps up pressure on Kenya to level playing field on maize imports
The US has called on Kenya to ease trade restrictions on maize imports, citing a 50% tariff and strict regulations that hinder...
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249Sugar News in EnglishWhy coffee, tea and sugarcane farmers are earning better – Kindiki
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki credited better earnings for coffee, tea, and sugarcane farmers to the government's crackdown on cartels. Speaking in Meru,...
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287Sugar News in EnglishKenya: New sugar factory planned for Tinderet
A group of local investors plans to construct the Sh1.5 billion Tinderet Sugar Factory in Nandi County's Soba location. The facility will...
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346Edible Oil News in EnglishSunflower farmers reel as government’s seed flop wipes out Sh1bn from rural livelihoods
In 2024, the Kenyan government initiated a Sh981 million project to boost local sunflower oil production and reduce edible oil imports. However,...
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570Sugar News in English
Kenya: Sugar output up following large mature cane stocks in February
In February 2025, Kenya's sugar production increased by 5% to 76,758 tonnes, despite a slight decrease in milled sugarcane to 816,632 tonnes....
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284Maize News in EnglishIndustry players warn of imminent food crisis on maize shortage, rising prices
Kenya faces a maize crisis as prices soar 45% since January, threatening food security and poultry farming. With maize flour prices rising,...
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335Rice News in EnglishPakistan secures $155 per ton cut in rice export valuation to Kenya
Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya, from $615 to $460 per metric...
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327Rice News in EnglishPakistan secures major breakthrough in rice exports to Kenya
Pakistan has secured a major trade victory by negotiating a reduction in the customs valuation of its rice exports to Kenya, lowering...
