Under the revised directive from KEPHIS, fresh produce exporters must obtain a phytosanitary certificate and undergo inspection before exporting their products.
The CS highlighted the government's commitment to transforming Kenya's agricultural landscape, ensuring food security, and fostering inclusive economic growth.
In the new system, all livestock farmers will be issued with a digital identification (ID)for their livestock, which would be significant in allowing them to monitor feeding, and disease control measures.
To further strengthen the coffee production value chain, the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) will undergo modernisation in line with international best practices.
The FAO has issued a report that notes that 21.4 million people need humanitarian assistance while 13 million require urgent agricultural support, as the crises have exacerbated food insecurity.
Baya added that the leaders were heading to firm instructions from their constituents and driven by their conscience to protect the generations from being destroyed by narcotics.
Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Tana River, and Lamu counties, which form the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani economic bloc, want to speak directly with President William Ruto, not go through the CS, with whom a meeting is set for Thursday.
In a June 3 letter to CS Linturi, the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani economic bloc insisted on direct dialogue with President William Ruto, who nullified a muguka ban and asked for a meeting to discuss all key issues.
Ruto said his administration was prioritising leather, dairy, and red meat value chains under initiatives such as the Livestock Commercialization Project.
The government has written off Sh110 billion worth of sugar factory debts accumulated over 40 years.
Starting July 1, 2024, the government intends to operationalise the food crops regulations gazetted in 2019, imposing new levies on the import and export of various food crops.
The nation has seen a substantial increase in agricultural productivity over the last nine months, with an additional harvest of one billion kgs of major crops compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
According to Juma, brokers buy coconuts from farmers at Sh10 and sell them for Sh30-70, depending on the size.
CS Linturi's survival seems assured, as Article 152 (9) grants final authority to the recommendations put forth by the committee.
The committee chaired by Majority whip and Marsabit woman representative Naomi Waqo is expected to table its report today—10 days since it was constituted—to allow the House to deliberate on it.
Rono revealed that approximately 33 hectares of land were damaged by the floods. He advised farmers to remain vigilant and cautioned against planting during heavy rains to prevent losses.
Industries such as coffee processing, bamboo and timber processing, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals are expected to thrive within the zone.
The eleven-member committee approved last week has been investigating allegations raised against the agriculture minister in the impeachment motion sponsored by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka.
To mitigate the aftermath and prevent future catastrophes on businesses, Viffa Consult has urged the government to establish a disaster support fund for SMEs.
