Kenya Government to Spend KSh 42 Million on Edible Oils Value Chain at the Coast
The Kenya Government, through the State Department for Crop Development, plans to spend more than KSh 42 Million to support farmers plating edible oils crops in the Coastal regions of [...]
Prices of Most Food Products Ease as Fare Goes Up in Some Routes
The cost of living marginally eased in July compared to June to 7.3 per cent, majorly driven by a decrease in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Prices of [...]
Sugar Prices Skyrocket in Kenya as Millers Shut Due to Cane Shortage
Sugar prices in Kenya’s retail markets have shot up over the past few weeks, causing a deep hole in the pockets of many households even as the salaried await further [...]FAO Reports that One in Five People Face Hunger in Africa
A Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) study has revealed that one in five people across Africa face food shortage representing a figure twice the global average. On the global stage, [...]Kenyan Onion Prices Skyrocket as Imports Dry Up
Kenyan onions have shot up in price due to shortages occasioned by a cut in imports from Tanzania. Available data shows that onions are now selling at KSh150 per kilo [...]Kenya Reaps Big from Europe’s Fresh Produce Market
Kenya is currently the leading supplier of basil, an aromatic herb, to Europe which sources 80% of its supplies for the fresh produce market, from Kenya. This is after hot [...]iProcure in Elaborate Plan to Accelerate its Expansion in Kenya East Africa
iProcure, a Kenyan-based agtech firm, has received a grant of US$ 1.2 million in addition to funding of US$ 9 million, Series B, that it intends to use to support [...]Twiga Foods transfers Galana Kulalu Food to Selu Limited
Twiga Foods has announced the transfer of its rights to the development of the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project to Selu Limited, a company established to develop, manage, and operate [...]
Maize Flour Prices Set to Remain High as Kenya Remains Unable to Get Cheap Maize
Maize flour prices are expected to remain high in Kenya due to the country's inability to obtain affordable maize. Although a duty waiver has been in effect since February, the [...]Ship to Dock at the Port of Mombasa with White Maize From Mozambique
The arrival of a ship carrying white maize is anticipated at the port of Mombasa from Matola Port in Mozambique, coinciding with a period of peak prices for this commodity. [...]Kenya Inks KES 26 Billion UK Deal to Support Rural Farming
Kenya signed a KES 26 billion deal with United Green Group (UG), a UK-based investment company, aiming to lower its reliance on food imports by $200 million (equivalent to KES [...]Kakuzi Plc Posts a Net Profit of KES 845.8 Million in 2022
Kakuzi Plc, the superfoods grower and exporter, has posted a net profit of KES 845.8 million for the financial year endedDecember 2022, representing a 62 per cent growth. The NSE-listed [...]
