SEA cautions that the new requirements may be challenging for thousands of small producers who lack digital infrastructure.
The surge is fueled by peanut oil’s reputation as a heart-healthy cooking option.
Kenya currently produces only 34% of its annual edible oil demand of 900,000 metric tonnes.
Government data shows a 4% decline in oilseed acreage this season.
The Vegetable Oil Price Index soared to 166.8 points, a 7.1% month-on-month jump.