Regulatory & Govt. Policy

Kenya’s Tea Board says the new export levy will fund tea marketing, infrastructure upgrades and factory modernization despite growing opposition from buyers and traders.

Programme focuses on quality control, animal welfare, sustainability, and consumer safety

India has imposed an immediate ban on sugar exports until September 2026 to strengthen domestic supply amid concerns over lower production and rising prices.

Kenya Sugar Board rejects claims of harmful sugar entering local markets, insisting the imported industrial sugar consignment remains under strict customs and regulatory control.

Tanzania strengthens local manufacturing and anti-counterfeit efforts as Lomatan launches Riviera alcohol range, highlighting investment growth and renewed focus on consumer safety and market regulation.