Kenya
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Dola flour maker enters the edible oils market in a move to diversify its product portfolio
KENYA – Kenyan-based Kitui Flour Mills, the maker of the ‘Unga wa Dola’ wheat and maize flour brand, has entered the cooking oil market as…
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Over 20 millers summoned by the agriculture CS over maize meal prices in Kenya
KENYA – The Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi has summoned over 20 local millers as the price of maize meal, the country’s staple…
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Elgon Kenya Managing Director appointed to the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council
KENYA: The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, recently appointed Dr. Bimal Kantaria, Managing Director of Elgon Kenya, to its global advisory council and selected…
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Macadamia processor Exotic Epz among 7 firms receiving US$5M grants from USAID to champion food security in Kenya
KENYA – Exotic-EPZ Kenya, a leading macadamia processor and exporter, is among 7 firms that are benefiting from a US$5.1 million grant from the US…
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Kenya earmarks US$ 600M for National Food Reserve to cushion against food shortages
KENYA – The government of Kenya plans to set aside KES 79.9 billion (US$ 600M) annually for the National Food Reserve to cushion against perennial…