Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe/File Photo

Gov’t bans milk powder importation to protect local dairy farmers, industry

The government has with immediate effect banned the importation of milk powder from neighbouring countries in a bid to protect the local dairy industry and farmers from unfavourable market competition. This decision follows a rise in Kenya’s milk production, which has made the country the second-largest milk producer in Africa after Egypt. The government says…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe/photo courtesy

Agriculture CS issues an ultimatum to miraa traders, announces key reforms

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has issued a two week ultimatum to all miraa traders and exporters to comply with the government’s set minimum prices or face delisting. Speaking during a Farmers’ Day event in Meru, CS Kagwe warned that non-compliant traders will be required to reapply for licenses and clearly state…

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