Tag Archives: Mutahi Kagwe

CS Kagwe Pushes to Lift Ban on Kenyan Tea Exports to Iran

Kenya is aiming to lift the ban on tea exports to Iran as part of efforts to diversify green leaf sales beyond traditional markets like Pakistan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This was the focus of discussions during a meeting between Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and a delegation …

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Government Announces 50% Duty Waiver on Imported Yellow Maize

The government has introduced a 50% duty waiver on imported yellow maize to address rising prices driven by competition between animal feed millers and maize millers for white maize. This waiver, which applies to 5.5 million bags of yellow maize over the next year, will be granted exclusively to approved …

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CS Kagwe Directs Farmers to Deliver Wheat to NCPB Starting Tuesday

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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Farmers Celebrate as the Government Increases Miraa Prices

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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Uhuru Allies Get Unanimous Approval in National Assembly

Allies of former President Uhuru Kenyatta faced little opposition in the National Assembly, where lawmakers unanimously approved their nominations after vetting by the Committee on Appointments. ALSO READ: Lee Kinyanjui Declares Net Worth of Sh471 Million In a special session held yesterday, the National Assembly adopted the committee’s report, which recommended …

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Kagwe Reveals Net Worth of Sh842m

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe has disclosed that his net worth is Sh842 million, primarily consisting of real estate and land accumulated over time. Kagwe made this revelation during his appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Tuesday. He also outlined plans to implement a comprehensive communication …

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Kagwe: Livestock Vaccination to Stay Voluntary

Mutahi Kagwe, the nominee for Agriculture and Livestock Development CS, stated that the national livestock vaccination program will remain voluntary if he is approved. Speaking during his vetting on Tuesday, Kagwe explained that since cows and goats are privately owned, the government cannot mandate vaccinations. “The cow belongs to an …

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