Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe Stories

Tough week for Kagwe as MPs demand lease documents, tender records in sugar mill probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

The legislators have expressed serious concerns over transparency and demand a full account of the leasing process to ensure that the interests of far...

Senators summon CS Kagwe over leasing of state-owned sugar mills, demand full lease agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The move that has sparked outrage among legislators and farmers in sugarcane-growing regions.

Kenya announces 50% duty waiver on importation of yellow maize
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 04, 2025

The move aims to stabilise ‘unga’ prices while easing pressure on the limited maize grain stocks in the country.

Agriculture CS Kagwe blames tea hawkers for declining quality, defends blending at Mombasa port
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 12, 2025

The CS said tea hawkers and unscrupulous traders bring in substandard tea, which affects the overall quality of the final product at auction.

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