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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya’s Kirinyaga coffee farmers earn record US$57.2M as payouts hit US$1.21 per kg
Kirinyaga coffee farmers post record Kes 7.4 billion earnings, driven by higher payouts, improved production, and strong cooperative performance in the 2025/2026 season.
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Kenyan sugarcane farmers reject US$42.5 price, threaten strike over Kenya Sugar Board directive
Kenyan sugarcane farmers oppose new Kes5,500 pricing directive, threaten strike as tensions rise over revenue sharing, consultation gaps, and government efforts to balance market conditions and industry sustainability.
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Quickmart opens 67th branch in Eldoret, Kenya as expansion reaches North Rift
New Elgon View outlet adds to national rollout as retailer responds to rising urban demand in Eldoret.
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Kenya’s JAZA Supermarkets opens six Nairobi stores in single-day expansion
The retailer now operates over 25 outlets and targets residential neighbourhoods.
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Kenya’s Tea Industry: Restoring Leadership through Reforms
Kenya is not just known for its wildlife and scenic landscapes; it’s also the world’s leading exporter of black tea. Tea is the backbone of Kenya’s agriculture,…