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Sugar processed by factories in Western Kenya tops quality tests

ugar processed in Western Kenya has excelled in recent quality tests, achieving a purity score of 87.99%. The tests, conducted by the...

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Sugar News in English

KISUMU, 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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Sugar News in English

Kenya : 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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Sugar News in English

Government 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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Wheat News in English

Kenya : 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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Sugar News in English

BARASA: 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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Maize News in English

Kenya : 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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Edible Oil News in English

Kenya : 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....