Horticulture,horticulture trade Stories

New Bill proposes mandatory licensing for horticulture dealers in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

The 2024 Horticultural Crops Authority Bill aims to streamline the horticultural sector by mandating county governments to maintain a registry of mark...

Improved tea, flower exports cuts Kenya’s trade deficit by Sh23bn
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 05, 2024

A trade deficit, which is also referred to as a negative balance of trade (BOT), occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports, with imports and...

Domestic earnings up by 19.5%, surge attributed to increase in tea, horticultural exports
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 04, 2024

KNBS report revealed other commodities that registered an increase in the first quarter of 2024 were articles of apparel and clothing accessories and...

Government signs deal with Netherlands on fresh produce transportation
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 26, 2024

During the signing, CS Murkomen lauded the strong relations between Kenya and the Netherlands which straddle trade and transport sectors, as well as d...

Green gold: Kenya reaps Sh50.9bn from fresh vegetables in 12 months
Ibrahim Omar  |  Feb 07, 2024

Despite increased earnings from horticulture exports, the government says the sector still faces some challenges.

Former Ethiopian PM pledges support for revival of Arusha flower farms
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 21, 2024

The plan aims to renovate the seven closed premium flower farms on Mount Meru's southern slopes in Arusha.

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