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Kenya reaffirmed its position as a global floriculture powerhouse following the opening of the 13th International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX 2026) in Nairobi with a record number of participants from around the world. @kenyaflower @Trade_Kenya #IFTEX
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China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from all 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing beginning July 20, 2026, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.

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Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya has unveiled a contractual beekeeping initiative in Likuyani, Kakamega County, aimed at expanding income opportunities for farmers and strengthening rural cooperative economies.
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The Kenyan government is seeking to raise Sh4.5 billion to modernize tea processing factories and strengthen value-addition infrastructure in a move aimed at increasing farmers’ earnings, reducing production costs and enhancing Kenya’s competitiveness.

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The Kipsigis community is set to retain its Ksh 1 billion payout and 15 percent shareholding in the sale of multinational tea estates to Browns International Plc following fresh assurances during high-level consultations in Kericho.
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Nakuru County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services conducted a two-day induction programme for 98 newly recruited extension officers as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural extension services across the county.

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When Kenyans talk about premium coffee, three counties almost always dominate the conversation: Nyeri, Murang’a, and Kiambu.
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Tanzania’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening plant health services through the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) as part of broader efforts to improve agricultural productivity
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Tanzania is strengthening its agricultural transformation agenda through renewed cooperation with the World Bank
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the construction of the Gode urea fertilizer factory in Somali Region as a critical milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges while strengthening long-term agricultural productivity.
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The Kenyan Government has lifted the suspension on the registration of new Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), introducing tougher requirements
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Kenya is intensifying efforts to transform its agricultural sector through the implementation of the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024–2033)
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described construction of the Gode urea fertilizer factory in Somali Region as a critical milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges while strengthening long-term agricultural productivity.
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Kenya and Tanzania have renewed efforts to strengthen agricultural trade and regional commerce after signing eight new bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation and dismantling barriers
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently commissioned Uganda’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) in Namulonge, Nansana Municipality
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The production of commercial crops in Tanzania has continued to improve, reaching 1,599,945.66 tonnes in the 2025/2026 agricultural year, equivalent to 71.9 percent.
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Kwale County farmers have been urged to scale up cotton production to sustain a newly established ginnery as stakeholders intensify efforts to revitalise the sector and improve farmers’ incomes.

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Tanzania government is in the process of setting up specialized police desks dedicated to handling cooperative society matters across the country.
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A survey conducted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in partnership with Agile Consulting has revealed a fragmented and often burdensome system of taxes and levies imposed on food across six counties

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Farmers in Waa Ng’ombeni Ward in Kwale County have raised concerns over an inadequate supply of certified seeds, warning that the shortage is undermining efforts to boost food production as more households turn to farming.
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