Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe speaks at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina/Photo/Agriculture

Kagwe encourages global investors to package tea in Kenya for market appeal

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called on global investors to package tea in Kenya for export to guarantee a higher value for their clientele. Speaking at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina, Kagwe heaped praise on the Kenyan government for expunging taxes on packaging materials for agricultural products, hence making it affordable….

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Miraa farmer in his farm/photo courtesy

Miraa farmers to benefit as Djibouti opens market for Kenya Miraa exports

Djibouti has opened its market for Kenyan miraa (Khat) following successful trade engagements between the two countries. In a statement, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) stated that the move was arrived at after Trade Mission to Djibouti in October 2024 and a reciprocal visit by a Djibouti delegation in November 2024. AFA has now…

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PS Alfred urges lake region traders to seize $16 trillion EU market opportunity

The State Department for Trade Principal Secretary (PS), Alfred K’ombudo, has urged traders in the Lake region to take advantage of the European Union’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EU EPA) to access the expansive $16 trillion market. The EPA, which was signed on 18th December 2023, he said, presents a golden opportunity for farmers, traders, and…

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Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime and Trade, Tourism, industrialization and Cooperative Development Minister Getrude Shuwe during the meeting with the traders in Taveta Sub- county. Photo: Michael Oduor.

Taveta traders to benefit from KSh70 million modern market

Traders in Taveta Sub- county, Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from a KSh70 million modern market under construction in partnership National Government and county administration. The State is collaborating with the county under Economic Stimulus Programme. Speaking on Thursday, February 29 during the meeting with traders for deliberations on the construction of the…

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