NACCU rejects state directive on direct farmer payments, warning it could destabilize the coffee sector and co-operatives.
Coffee and cut flowers cushioned losses, but tea’s steep decline drove Kenya’s first export contraction in six years.
Ghana reaches freight rate agreements with global carriers to safeguard cocoa exports and strengthen trade competitiveness.
MIDROC Investment Group is advancing cocoa cultivation in Ethiopia to boost exports and reduce reliance on imports.
The move positions Kenyan orthodox tea for stronger global markets, boosting exports and diversifying auction offerings.