Kenya to see sharp rise of wheat and maize costs
A consortium of millers, business owners and retailers are calling on the government to immediately address a looming wheat and maize shortage. In a joint...
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Ethanol smuggler using maize arrested
Two traders have been intercepted while trying to smuggle 6200 litres of ethanol while concealed in maize and wheat bran bags. Kenneth Kimaku Kimaku, who...
Ethanol smuggler using maize arrested
Two traders have been intercepted while trying to smuggle 6200 litres of ethanol while concealed in maize and wheat bran bags. Kenneth Kimaku Kimaku, who...
Kenya relaxes rules for Tanzania maize imports after bilateral talks
Kenya has relaxed conditions imposed on maize imports from Tanzania following a presidential directive clearing maize trucks from the neighbouring country. The move follows bilateral...
Kitui Flour Mills accelerates East Africa expansion strategy
Kitui Flour Mills is banking on strong distribution capabilities in its next phase of growth as it looks to expand presence into the East Africa...
Man kills wife over maize scuffle
A sombre mood engulfed Kaptimom Village in Lawina, Elburgon, after a man shot and killed his wife with an arrow, following an argument over sale...
Maize farmers told to sell produce to private millers, NCPB
The government has reiterated that it will not purchase maize from farmers in the foreseeable future and has left the trade to market forces. Agriculture...
Farmers anticipate easy credit access as WRS start operations
Farmers in Kenya can now use their farm produce as collateral to secure credit from eight commercial banks through the Warehouse Receipt System(WRS). Agriculture Principal...
KEPSA lauds govt efforts to keep Agriculture sector vibrant
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has lauded the government’s effort in combating the spread of coronavirus by ensuring that the Agriculture sector is vibrant...
Agriculture sector registers sluggish growth in 2019
The agriculture sector has registered a sluggish growth this year, contracting to 4.1 per cent in the second quarter compared to 6.5 per cent the...