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Ambassador Mucheke calls for equal Africa–Netherlands partnerships in trade and climate cooperation

Sacco ReviewMay 30, 202603 mins

Kenya’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Halima Mucheke, has called for equal and sustainable partnerships between Africa and the Netherlands, stressing the need for investment models that prioritise shared prosperity and long‑term development. Speaking after a high‑level meeting with the Dutch Minister of Trade and the African Diplomatic Corps, Amb. Mucheke said discussions focused on strengthening…

Kagwe defends Tea Levy as strategic investment to safeguard Kenya’s global market

Sacco ReviewMay 22, 202604 mins

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the Tea Levy Regulations 2026, describing the measure as a strategic investment aimed at securing the long‑term competitiveness of Kenya’s tea industry. Speaking on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Kagwe said the levy is not intended to burden farmers or businesses but to ensure that proceeds from tea exports…

High logistics costs lock SMEs out of AfCFTA markets, manufacturers warn

Sacco ReviewApril 10, 2026April 10, 202604 mins

Kenya’s manufacturing sector has sounded the alarm over crippling logistics bottlenecks that continue to erode competitiveness and block small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from fully benefiting from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The concerns were raised during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), which revealed…