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News
Drought to drag down Kenya’s 2019 economic growth, World Bank says
Dry weather across much of Kenya is likely to curb its economic growth this year, the World Bank said on…
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Business
Coffee farmers to benefit from Sh3 billion fund
Small-scale coffee farmers are set to benefit from a Sh3 billion revolving fund, as a leading world lobby has vowed…
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News
Kenya government releases Sh2 billion for drought but says no cause for alarm
The Kenya government has approved the immediate release of Sh2 billion to facilitate drought mitigation efforts in 13 counties which…
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Dairy
Industry to introduce system rewarding production of quality milk
The Kenyan Government is encouraging players in the milk industry to adopt the Quality Based Milk Payment System. Livestock Principal…
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Business
Grass Technology to partner with Kenyan company to help increase dairy farm yields
Grass Technology is partnering with Kenyan company and Business Ireland Kenya member Dairy Africa to increase yields of dairy farmers…
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Horticulture
Horticulture nets Sh127 billion in 10 months
Horticulture and flower exports grew to Sh127.7 billion in earnings, a 32.9 percent growth in the first 10 months of…
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News
Fall army worm war gets Sh812 million
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) will receive 7 million euros assistance to combat the Fall army…
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Special Focus
Crisis looms in flower farms as fertilizer shortage bites
A crisis is looming in the flower sector in the country over the shortage of essential fertilizers putting thousands of…
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