CS Kagwe bags deals, partnerships to boost Kenya’s agricultural exports, farmer financing

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during his U.S. Agriculture and trade mission signed deals and partnerships that are set to open new doors for Kenya’s agricultural exports, financing, and largescale investment partnerships. At the heart of the visit was a high-level engagement with the United States Africa Trade Desk (USATD) CEO Gavin Van Der Burgh….

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Kenya to face rice crisis if duty-free imports are blocked, gov’t warns

The government has warned that Kenya could face a severe rice shortage and soaring prices if the courts uphold a petition seeking to block the importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, This comes after the High Court temporarily halted the importation of rice on August 11 after farmers filed a petition arguing that…

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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the launch of milk coolers/photo courtesy

State rolls out milk coolers equipment to tackle post-harvest losses, boost dairy industry

The national government through the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a nationwide rollout of milk cooling equipment aimed at transforming Kenya’s dairy industry, tackling post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmer incomes. The initiative, valued at ksh1.45 billion, was officially launched last month by President William Ruto in Meru County. In the first phase, 15 milk coolers…

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State to meet EU regulations on coffee exports, Kagwe says

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured coffee exporters that the government will comply with European Union Deforestation Regulations, (EUDR) pertaining to coffee exports. He has also committed to fast-tracking all outstanding activities necessary for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). “The government has directed relevant agencies, including the Kenya Forest Service, the Kenya…

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Agriculture CS Kagwe honored for distinguished leadership

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has been awarded the Distinguished Leadership in Public Service Award during the unveiling of the Brand Africa 100 Kenya’s Best Brands 2025 rankings in Nairobi. Kagwe was recognized for his transformative contributions to public health, digital infrastructure, and nation branding. The CS’s award underscored the powerful connection…

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Gov’t leases four sugar companies as it completes 30-year lease agreement

The Government has  completed a 30-year lease agreement, outlining  how the  four state owned sugar factories will be leased out to private entities. In a press statement agriculture cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe says that following the broad-based consultations, the following companies have been awarded a 30-year lease for the operation of the four sugar factories:…

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