Hard truths.
In 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 Novemb...
The 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.
The 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.
AFA 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.
The 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.
Data 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.
According to the audit, there was no evidence that funds intended for Chemelil, Muhoroni and Nzoia sugarcane farmers actually reached them.
AFA Director General Bruno Linyiru said the move is the outcome of high-level trade talks between Kenya and Djibouti.