Commodity & Trade Updates

The project aims to accelerate commercialization of key oilseed value chains while improving the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers.

A central component of the project is a soybean crushing unit with a processing capacity of 300 tonnes per day.

The new maize agreement is expected to support further growth in agricultural export revenues while increasing foreign exchange inflows.

Kenya is reviewing a proposal from the Cereal Millers Association (CMA), which says increased imports are needed to secure adequate supplies and prevent further pressure on maize flour prices.

Kenya is ready to increase maize imports from Uganda but insists that strict food safety standards must accompany expanded trade.