Kenya
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Kenya opens up Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme to private investors, grants Twiga Foods 20,000 acre lease
KENYA – In a fresh attempt to revive Galana-Kulalu and spur growth in local food production, the government of Kenya has opened up the multi-billion…
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Kenyan farmers allowed to grow maize in Zambia in latest push by the state to boost local supply
KENYA – Zambia has agreed to allow Kenyan farmers to conduct large-scale maize farming within its territory provided they export their products back to their…
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Kenyan millers stare at losses as parliament rejects disbursement of maize subsidy funds
KENYA – Maize millers in Kenya are staring at possible losses following the country’s legislature’s move to reject the disbursement of KES2.9 billion to pay…
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Maize prices in Kenya hit a record high as competition over scarce supply stiffens between millers, other agencies
KENYA – Maize prices in Kenya have hit a new record high of KES 6000 per 90Kg bag as scarce supply of the commodity creates…
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Kenya’s quest to import tax-free essential goods receives opposition from local manufacturers
KENYA – The Kenyan government plans to import large quantities of rice, cooking oil, sugar, wheat, and beans duty-free through the Kenya National Trade Corporation…