Government Policy & Regulatory
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Kenya rolls out national elimination strategy for aflatoxins
Kenya’s high reliance on maize, a staple that is highly susceptible to aflatoxins, has worsened the problem, with detection and surveillance mechanisms remaining only marginally effective
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Northern Uganda launches maize producers, traders bylaw to boost quality and market access
This initiative aims to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of maize production, a staple crop critical to the region’s food security and economic development.
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Kenyan government releases 200,000 bags of strategic maize to millers to curb price surge
The move comes amid concerns over tight maize supplies and the resulting impact on consumer prices for staple foods particularly ugali
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Tanzania imposes blanket ban on South African, Malawian farm imports amid escalating trade dispute
The decision, announced by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe, follows the failure of both countries to lift their restrictions on Tanzanian farm products, despite five years of negotiations.
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Turkey’s flour exports plunge 39% in Q1 2025 amid wheat import ban
This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.