mitumba imports kenya Stories
Fresh data compiled by MIT reveals that Kenya imported mitumba worth $298 million (Sh38.5 billion) in 2023, surpassing Nigeria despite its much larger...
The highest energy imports were recorded in November at 134.18 GWh, while the lowest occurred in July at 106.11 GWh.
Security officers from borderline sub-counties in Garissa identified Amuma, Wellmarer, Hamey, Liboi, Sariraha, and Sinai among others as notorious cut...
The increase has been attributed to a weakened shilling in the first quarter of the year and continued demand for foreign goods.
The directive comes in response to concerns raised by farmers who have been stuck with 321,000 bags of wheat after last season's harvest.
KAM warns that Kenya stands to lose a great deal on textile and apparel export trade if the policies promoting mitumba trade aren't re-looked and the...
Provisional data from the Kenya Revenue Authority and Central Bank of Kenya show food imports fell from a record Sh305.7 billion in 2023.
Kalonzo had on Wednesday demanded accountability from the government regarding the source of the funds.
While Kenya produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar annually, national demand is estimated to be about one million tonnes, leaving a shortfall of 200,...
Revenue collection challenges have been attributed to underperformance in key tax categories, which has disrupted government operations.
The year 2024 experienced a series of interest rate hikes on loans, a crucial go-to remedy by households in times of constrained disposable incomes su...
The global lender attributes the smaller import share of the essential commodities to high duties and taxes that consequently increase their cost.
The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.
Senator Onyonka questioned the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans...
Local milk production continues to fall short of national demand, with Kenya still relying on milk imports from neighbouring countries.
Senator Chute has requested that CS Mvurya provide a detailed breakdown of all payments made by KNTC to suppliers.
According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), this surge is the highest since June 2017, when the CBK began fully disclosing import figures.
The new requirement aims to ensure that sugar quality is checked and maintained at all retail outlets.
Official figures indicate that local sugar production surged by 123.4 per cent in the six months to June 2024, reaching 384,552 tonnes.
The move, doubling the previous requirement, is set to exacerbate costs for consumers, undermining Uganda's efforts to reduce pump prices.
