The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MRGM), said they completed a government-backed supply deal but are yet to receive the money that was due by July 31.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new producer price will apply at designated aggregation centres where the government has already begun the annual wheat mop-up exercise ahead of any wheat importation. The ministry explained that the arrangement demonstrates its commitment to prioritising locally produced grain and protecting Kenyan farmers before imported wheat enters the market
By Chrispho OwuorFigures released by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) show Kenya earned $40.8 million, equivalent to Sh5.27 billion, from coffee exports to the United States between January and March. This marked a 101.2 percent increase from the $19.01 million, or Sh2.46 billion, earned in the corresponding period last year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOutput is also forecast to increase, with production projected to grow by 4.8 per cent to 727,000 tonnes in 2026. The rise is linked to improved yields and a steady increase in acreage under the crop.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe operation, which spans 14 counties where macadamia is grown, is aimed at flushing out rogue traders and processors, protecting farmers from exploitation, and ensuring that only approved buyers operate within the value chain.
By Bradley BosireThe regulator also ordered exporters to submit a list of their duly registered Horticultural Produce Marketing Agents (HPMA) or suppliers by March 30, as part of efforts to streamline traceability and compliance within the sector.
By Bradley BosireIndia is emerging as a high-potential market due to its growing population of health-conscious consumers and improved affordability following reductions in import duties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe CS emphasized the need for verified farmer data, credible investor vetting, and stronger national-county coordination to streamline the sector.
By David AbonyoThe closure, which began on December 1, 2025 and runs until February 15, 2026, was introduced to allow close monitoring of crop maturity and to stop the sale of immature nuts. During this period, the authority focused on safeguarding quality standards while enforcing rules in key production areas.
By David AbonyoKenya currently produces about 13,000 tonnes annually, far below its installed processing capacity of 45,000 tonnes.
By Bradley BosireFactories in the East of the Rift recorded an average of USD 2.95 per kilogram, while those in the West averaged only USD 1.78 due to lower-quality teas.
By Bradley BosireOn the actual quantity of miraa exported daily to Somalia, Kagwe said government records show exports ranging between 13 and 17 tonnes per day, contrary to the over 40 tonnes reported by the Nyambene Miraa Trade Association (NYAMITA).
By Bradley BosireIn a notice signed by Director General Bruno Linyiru, AFA said the closure will run from December 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026, and reminded the industry that this directive follows an advisory issued on November 10, 2025.
By David AbonyoThe proposed changes, published in line with Section 40 of the Crops Act, 2013, are meant to better support farmers, traders and other value chain players as the industry continues to grow.
By David AbonyoThe announcement follows the gazettement of jute as a scheduled crop under Gazette notice number 14820 of 15th November 2024, tasking AFA with the development, regulation, and promotion of jute in Kenya.
By David AbonyoAFA Director General Bruno Linyiri admitted that the Authority has been operating without a human resource manual since it was formed in 2013, making it difficult to comply with staffing laws.
By Rose AchiengThe orders suspended AFA’s decision of September 10, 2025, which purported to cancel allocations made by KNTC in its July 29 letter, as well as a September 9 award to the 17 firms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiData from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows that the country’s flower exports fell by Sh72.1 billion from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, with exporters losing Sh1.4 billion in earnings.
By Rose AchiengAccording to the audit, there was no evidence that funds intended for Chemelil, Muhoroni and Nzoia sugarcane farmers actually reached them.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAFA Director General Bruno Linyiru said the move is the outcome of high-level trade talks between Kenya and Djibouti.
By Brenda Socky