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BUSINESS

Why Kenya Has Reduced Sugarcane Price From Ksh5,750 to Ksh5,500 per Tonne

The price review forms part of broader reforms in the sugar sector led by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe

Mumias Sugar
BUSINESSPOLITICS

Governor Makes Passionate Appeal on Mumias Sugar Revival

Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has called on local farmers to embrace sugarcane farming as part of efforts to support Mumias Sugar revival efforts....

sugarcane harvesting in Western Kenya
BUSINESS

Sugar Shortage Looms As Two Main Factories Are Shut Down

Kenya is facing a possible shortage of sugar supply after the two leading factories in Western Kenya suspended operations, citing lack of enough...

Harvesting sugar cane.
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Sweet Tidings As Gov’t Announces Better Sugarcane Prices

The government through the Ministry of Agriculture has announced new sugarcane prices for farmers, following an outcry. Announcing the changes,  the cabinet secretary...

Harvesting sugar cane.
FEATURED ARTICLE

Wasting Sugar Production Opportunity Subjecting Kenyans, Millers to Losses

For decades, Kenyans have been told that agriculture is the backbone of the economy yet policies governing the sector continue impoverishing the sector...

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Bamboo is the newest road to riches in Kenya

Kenya has deepened its efforts to reduce the country’s susceptibility to the severe effects of climate change by planting rapidly maturing bamboo in...