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Macadamia farmers in Kenya may finally get relief from exploitative brokers after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe issued a tough ultimatum to processors, warning that failure to pay fair prices will force the government to reopen raw in-shell exports. Speaking in Nyeri on Thursday, April 23, Kagwe said processors must buy all locally produced…
A Ksh45 million rice milling plant meant to transform the livelihoods of farmers in Taita Taveta County, has stalled for years, leaving hundreds of growers at the mercy of brokers and foreign traders. The uncompleted project, launched with the promise of adding value to locally grown rice, now stands as a symbol of dashed hopes…
Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga have high expectations of getting good returns after the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) licensed Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company Limited as a coffee broker. It joins 13 other firms that have been cleared by the regulator for the role. The move will now see the farmers reap big since the licensing…
By John Majau Meru County Miraa Sacco has been officially launched. The Sacco will champion the interest of miraa farmers locally and internationally. The society will also enable farmers to save and receive loans for business expansion and financial stability. Speaking in Maua town during the official launching of the Pioneer Sacco, leaders from the…
