Kakuzi Plc, a listed superfoods producer, faced a challenging trading environment in 2024, resulting in a pre-tax loss of Sh167 million due to adverse weather, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the company has announced. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In its 2024 financial results, …
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By: KNA The Heinrich Boell Foundation has unveiled a report highlighting the alarming state of agricultural soils in Kenya and its critical impacts on food and nutritional security. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Report dubbed “the Soil Atlas—Kenya Edition” has revealed that only 20 per cent of …
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Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has instructed all farmers and aggregators to begin delivering their wheat stocks to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) starting Tuesday morning. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This decision by CS Kagwe addresses the wheat crisis where farmers were left …
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Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for not regulating the sale of cheap imported rice, which undermines local farmers by creating unfair competition. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking in Ngurubani, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday, Kalonzo stated that President William Ruto’s government has …
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that, for the first time in 16 years, Kenya will not be importing maize this year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel He also confirmed that, after nearly 22 years, the country will not be importing sugar either. He attributed this achievement to government …
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The Ministry of Agriculture has announced an increase in miraa prices, effectively doubling the cost for Grade 1, Grade 2, and Alele varieties. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the price adjustments, which take effect immediately. “The government will continue …
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The government has announced plans to assign new responsibilities to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K.), including holding quarterly sub-shows nationwide to better support local farmers and their products. Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Ronoh, speaking at a two-day farmers’ field event in Eldama Ravine, emphasized that the current yearly …
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Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has called for collaborative efforts across multiple sectors to tackle the challenges hindering growth in the pastoral livestock sector. He highlighted trade restrictions, poor infrastructure, and limited access to markets as major obstacles affecting this crucial sector, which supports the livelihoods of millions. Mueke …
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By: Abdihakim Siyad A panel of Members of Parliament (MPs), led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, commenced the vetting process for President William Ruto’s Cabinet nominees on Tuesday. Among those undergoing scrutiny is former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, nominated to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. …
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The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) has cautioned tea producers in Nandi against purchasing tea leaves from hawkers following a rise in illegal plucking at Sitoi Tea Estate, which is managed by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited. In a statement, the association’s Managing Director, George Amuga, urged factories and industry …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye