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Tea Board moves to dispel myths over proposed tea levy
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (565+ words) The Tea Board of Kenya has launched campaign to counter misconceptions surrounding the levy The government has moved to address concerns surrounding the proposed tea levy, insisting that farmers will not bear the cost and that all funds collected will…...
Over 20, 000 Nyali families feast on 100 bulls in Eid celebrations
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (424+ words) Feast was sponsored by Said Abdalla foundation, targeted less privileged families. Hundreds of less privileged families on Wednesday had reason to smile after being treated to a feast during Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in Nyali, Mombasa county. About 100 bulls were slaughtered and…...
How Kenya's Prayer Breakfast tradition began
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (39+ words) the-star. co. ke How Kenya's Prayer Breakfast tradition began This year's event will be held on May 28 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi This is premium content...
High cost of feed pushes up milk production costs for dairy farmers
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (697+ words) Kenya Dairy Board says cost ranges between Sh30 and Sh37 Rising costs of animal feed, electricity and farm inputs are threatening the profitability and sustainability of dairy farming across the country. The Kenya Dairy Board said the cost of producing a litre…...
High cost of living and changing lifestyles drive rice consumption
1+ week, 3+ day ago (42+ words) the-star. co. ke High cost of living and changing lifestyles drive rice consumption Urban families are replacing ugali with quicker to cook and cheaper meals like rice This is premium content...
Kenya seeks new tea markets in North Africa, North America
1+ week, 3+ day ago (539+ words) Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe says Kenya is diversifying tea exports to reduce reliance on traditional markets Kenya is seeking to expand its presence in more international tea markets. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said that Kenya is pursuing deliberate…...
Tea levy not a burden, but a tool for growth, says Kagwe
1+ week, 4+ day ago (565+ words) Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the proposed Tea Levy Regulations, 2026, saying the measure is not meant to burden farmers or businesses but to strengthen and sustain Kenya's tea industry through reinvestment of export earnings. Kagwe said the levy…...
Sunshine in glass: How South African wine is winning over East Africa
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1410+ words) Wine registered moderate volume growth in Kenya in 2024 and 2025, with over 3. 1 million litres in imports of South African wine. Matome Mbata, Africa Market Manager at Wines of South Africa (Wo SA) and Sylvia Karanja, founder of Sip&Savour Atelier and…...
Kagwe announces crackdown on milk hawking in radical dairy reforms
1+ week, 5+ day ago (625+ words) Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking, warning that the unregulated sale of raw milk poses a growing public health risk and continues to weaken Kenya's formal dairy sector. Speaking in…...
Hope for potato farmers as researchers develop blight-resistant variety
1+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) the-star. co. ke Hope for potato farmers as researchers develop blight-resistant variety It is estimated that late blight disease alone causes annual losses of between 30 and 60 per cent. This is premium content...