Government sets aside KSh4.45bn to complete industrial parks in 24 counties by June 2026

The national government has allocated KSh4.45 billion in the current financial year to fully fund County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in 24 counties, targeting completion by June 2026. The government aims to accelerate stalled projects and advance its plan to promote local manufacturing and value addition through county-based industrial hubs launched in 2023. Earlier,…

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Kenya launches post-AGOA export reset, targets 10% annual growth by 2028

The official expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) programme. has created a new urgency for the country to reimagine its export base. The government is also accelerating diversification and value addition to cushion exporters from shifting global trade conditions. Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Floice Mukabana…

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1 / 1 – Participants of the Farmers Symposium get insights on modern farming equipment. Photo by John Kamau

Varsity rolls out programme to train farmers on latest farming technologies, value addition

Zetech University has rolled out a programme to educate farmers on better farming practices, value addition and marketing strategies to bolster their production which will eventually increase their profits. Speaking during the farmers symposium held in the institution, Vice Chancellor Prof Njenga Munene said that the latest farming technologies, modernization and embracing value addition are…

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President William Samoei Ruto with CS Wyclliffe Oparanya during the commemoration of World MSMEs Day 2025 at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi. Photo Courtesy

President Ruto: Kenya to process all locally grown crops to boost value addition, jobs

President William Ruto has announced a bold plan to ensure that all crops produced in Kenya are processed within the country as part of the government’s broader strategy to promote value addition, reduce raw exports, and create jobs. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui County, President Ruto emphasized that Kenya must shift from…

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