3 d. ago Financing gap risks undermining Kenya’s agriculture growth, experts warn

Financing gap risks undermining Kenya’s agriculture growth, experts warn  Capitalfm.co.ke

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4 d. ago Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially gazetted Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a strategic move aimed at unlocking Kenya’s large-scale farming potential and attracting global agribusiness investment. CS Kagwe made the announcement on Tuesday during a briefing on the government’s ongoing agricultural transformation initiatives. He explained that SEZ status will accelerate value addition in edible oils, cereals, horticulture, livestock, and industrial crops, while providing investors with tax incentives, simplified regulatory approvals, and enhanced infrastructure support. “Designating Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone will position Kenya as a top destination for agricultural investment,” Kagwe said. The The post Galana Kulalu Declared Special Economic Zone in Kenya’s Largest Land Commercialisation Drive appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya’s First Agricultural Special Economic Zone

Galana Kulalu Set to Become Kenya’s First Agricultural Special Economic Zone  Capitalfm.co.ke

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6 d. ago Rethinking farming as creative leases reshape Kenya’s agriculture future

Rethinking farming as creative leases reshape Kenya’s agriculture future  Business Daily

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7 d. ago Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 30 – President William Ruto has announced that the ongoing construction of 50 mega dams will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land in northern Kenya and the Coast, positioning the two regions as new agricultural production hubs. Speaking in Masalani, Ijara Constituency in Garissa County during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin […] The post Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade – President Ruto appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Survey Shows How Kenyans Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Pressures

According to the newly released Taxpayers Perception Survey by the National Taxpayers Association, most Kenyans depend on either business ventures or employment earnings to sustain their livelihoods. The survey found that 35.6 percent of respondents earn their income from business, making entrepreneurship the country’s largest income contributor. “This highlights Kenya’s heavy reliance on the informal sector, where millions run small and micro enterprises to provide for their families,” the report notes. Formal employment is still crucial, as salaries, wages, and commissions account for 32.4 percent of household income, especially in urban areas where the structured jobs support family needs. Agriculture The post Survey Shows How Kenyans Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Pressures appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps”

President William Ruto on Monday announced a new phase of cooperation between Kenya and Malaysia following the unveiling of fresh areas of partnership and a raft of bilateral agreements the two countries inked. The landmark deals include the removal of tariffs on key agricultural products that Kenya exports to Malaysia, a development likely to unlock new commercial opportunities for Kenyan farmers. Receiving Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Nairobi, President Ruto said the tariff-free agreement would substantially deepen trade relations and widen Kenya’s footprint in the Asian market. He said the move was in line with Kenya’s ambition of increasing The post Ruto Praises Kenya’s Progress: “We Are Walking in Malaysia’s Footsteps” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Kenya Gains New Market Access as Malaysia Drops Tariffs on Farm Exports

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 24 – Kenya secured a major trade victory after Malaysia agreed to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural imports, opening a new frontier for Kenyan farmers and setting the stage for deeper commercial ties between the two nations. The breakthrough was announced by President William Ruto during the State Visit of Malaysian Prime […] The post Kenya Gains New Market Access as Malaysia Drops Tariffs on Farm Exports appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Malaysia removes tariffs on Kenyan agricultural products in new strategic partnership

Malaysia removes tariffs on Kenyan agricultural products in new strategic partnership  scoop.my

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1 week ago Kenya Banks on Digital Agriculture to Deliver 6 Million Green Jobs by 2030

Kenya Banks on Digital Agriculture to Deliver 6 Million Green Jobs by 2030  Farmers Review Africa

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1 week ago Malaysia to scrap tariffs on agricultural goods, beef from Kenya

Malaysia to scrap tariffs on agricultural goods, beef from Kenya  Free Malaysia Today

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2 w. ago Kindiki Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric, Pledges Development

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 16 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on political leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements, warning that inflammatory rhetoric risks undermining the progress made toward national cohesion. Speaking during a church service at the ACK Diocese in Kapsabet, Nandi County, on Sunday, Kindiki emphasized the importance of responsible leadership […] The post Kindiki Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric, Pledges Development appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenyan Agricultural Exports Set for Major Breakthrough in U.S. Market

Kenyan Agricultural Exports Set for Major Breakthrough in U.S. Market  Farmers Review Africa

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3 w. ago Catholic Bishops call for urgent review of revised cybercrime, land laws

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called for an urgent review of two recently amended laws — the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and the Land Act — warning that they were passed hastily and risk undermining fundamental freedoms. In a statement read by Archbishop Philip Anyolo, the […] The post Catholic Bishops call for urgent review of revised cybercrime, land laws appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya's Agriculture Regulator Announces Temporary Ban on Macadamia Harvesting

Kenya's Agriculture Regulator Announces Temporary Ban on Macadamia Harvesting  Dawan Africa

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