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Kshs 8 Billion set aside for cheap maize flour
The Kenyan government has currently set aside Kshs 8 billion for the maize meal subsidy
July 25, 2022
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The potato value chain faces various challenges – Munya
The Potato crop is the second most important food crop in Kenya only after maize
May 18, 2022
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Kenya to deal with Migratory and Invasive Pests
Climate change has intensified the emergence of pests and diseases that have not been experienced
February 8, 2022
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National Coffee Farm Inputs Stimulus Package E-Subsidy Programme launched
The government has launched the National Coffee Farm Inputs Stimulus Package E-Subsidy Programme. The stimulus
January 28, 2022
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Uganda and Kenya agree to dialogue on trade issues
A trade war mostly touching on agricultural produce pitting Uganda and Kenya has been averted
January 5, 2022
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NCPB offers a new price for maize
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has announced a new maize purchasing price of
December 30, 2021
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Kenya has developed a draft Kenya Leather Development Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, in consultation with the Kenya Leather Development
November 29, 2021
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Millers directed to increase sugarcane prices to farmers
The Agriculture Ministry has ordered millers to increase sugarcane prices paid to farmers. Invoking the
November 18, 2021
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4K Clubs roll-out on course
In a bid to monitor the progress of the national roll-out of 4K clubs, the
October 18, 2021
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Here are the tea reforms despite the challenges – Munya
By Kimuri Mwangi The tea sub-sector is very important in Kenya as it supports over
September 21, 2021
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Want to be an agricultural produce exporter? Here is what you need to know
Many people have been asking how they can become exporters of agricultural produce. Let us
September 1, 2021
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Industry associations petition Parliament to overturn Parliamentary health committee recommendation
Industry associations led by the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya, the National Potato Council of
August 10, 2021
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Training deep-sea fishers in Mombasa
The CS Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Peter Munya flagged off 2 vessels for the
August 6, 2021
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Schools receive seedlings to support 4-K Clubs
Ten Primary schools in Nairobi have received 10,000 seedlings from the Ministry of Agriculture to
July 29, 2021
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Independent tea producers support Munya on minimum price
Introducing a minimum price below which tea presented at the auction cannot be sold was
July 20, 2021
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New quality mark for the horticulture standard
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) recently launched the quality mark for the Horticulture standard
July 13, 2021
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Government interventions to increase tea prices
The government is emphasizing on improving tea farmers’ earnings in the continuing tea reforms in
July 12, 2021
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New KTDA Board inducted & challenged to speed up reforms
The newly elected tea directors were finally inducted as board directors of KTDA Holdings Ltd.
July 8, 2021
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The Coffee Bill, 2021 at a glance
The Coffee Bill 2021 is undergoing public participation by the National Assembly. Some of the
July 8, 2021
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Leave the coffee exchange alone- Munya tells CMA
Agriculture CS Peter Munya has told the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to keep off the
July 6, 2021
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Uganda declares vanilla harvest date for this year
The Ugandan Government, through the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has partnered
July 1, 2021
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EAC countries champion integrated rice sector development to curb escalating imports
As rice becomes a strategic commodity in Africa, many countries in East Africa have embarked
June 17, 2021
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President Kenyatta Unveils A KShs 2.2bn Agribusiness Fund As He Launches Rebranded 4K Clubs
President Uhuru Kenyatta has today unveiled the Shs 2.2bn Empowering Novel Agribusiness-led Employment (ENABLE Kenya)
June 4, 2021
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Kenya reviewing guidelines on plant health and phytosanitary issues
Kenya is reviewing the Plant Protection Act, Cap 324, the guiding statute on plant health
June 3, 2021
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You will need a license to keep bees or go to jail
You will have to register as a commercial beekeeper if a new bill in the
June 3, 2021
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Crackdown ongoing for those packaging potatoes in bags exceeding 50 kgs
Nyandarua, Nakuru, Narok, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Meru and West Pokot counties are implementing the
May 31, 2021
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Government to facilitate new tea factories officials to take charge
The government is moving in to ensure that the newly elected smallholder Tea Factories’ officials
May 21, 2021
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Agriculture Minister on why Uganda leads in terms of ensuring food security
Uganda is ahead in the region in terms of ensuring food security because it is
April 8, 2021
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Coffee Cherry fund regulations could be reviewed
The government is was considering revising the Coffee Cherry Fund regulations so that coffee farmers
March 31, 2021
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CS Munya releases Smallholder tea factories elections timetable
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has released a timetable for smallholder tea factories elections. Here
March 19, 2021
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