Agriculture and Food Authority Stories

Despite increased local production, Kenya still relies heavily on imports, bringing in 937,098 tonnes of rice worth Sh54.7 billion in 2023 compared to...

The development marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s miraa sector, which has been seeking to diversify its export markets and reduce reliance on...

According to Authority, the law applies not only to Kenyan-grown macadamia but also to produce originating from other countries.

According to AFA, the move aims to reduce costs for companies operating within these zones, which will no longer be required to pay import levies on n...

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

AFA has announced intensified surveillance in macadamia-growing regions, processing facilities, and export points.

While consumers enjoyed some relief from high prices, the new taxes are expected to reverse some of these gains.

Senator Onyonka questioned the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans...

Starting July 1, 2024, the government intends to operationalise the food crops regulations gazetted in 2019, imposing new levies on the import and exp...