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Grain production in East Africa has received a boost after the United States (US) Government offered a three-year grant worth US$2 million (Ksh324 million) to the East African Grain Council (EAGC), aiming to increase production in the region. Through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program delivered […]
In December, the EU and Kenya signed a trade agreement featuring strong provisions on environmental, social and labour standards. Niels Keijzer, Frederik Stender and Tim Vogel write that as Kenya walks the fine line of compliance, the outcome could not only shape the country’s economic landscape but also have implications for Kenya’s role in the African Continental Free Trade […]
Avocado stakeholders have warned producers and exporters to stick to global standards if they are to earn from the high-value fruit following a harvesting suspension that has been in place since October last year. Okisegere Ojepat, the Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya warned those involved in the export of immature avocados that […]
For many Rwandan women living near the country’s boundary with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), cross-border trade is a major part of their livelihoods. For Verena, a mother of five who regularly makes the 10km journey from the Rwandan wholesalers to the Rusizi II border to sell produce, this is her family’s sole […]
In a significant boost to Rwanda’s export sector, TradeMark Africa’s 10-year Export Development Programme (EDP), launched in 2012, has nurtured over five new million-dollar exporters. Funded by USAID, UKaid, and the Finnish Government, the programme aimed to increase Rwanda’s exports by 17% annually, focusing on high-potential sectors like horticulture, ICT, and crafts. By the end […]
The United States Agency for International Development-USAID’s Strategic Partnership Program (USPP) and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC-Kenya) today organized an avocado consultative meeting to discuss quality standards and compliance for local and global markets further aiming to improve farmers’ production and livelihoods. According to Dr. George Njenga, Chief of Party at USAID-USPP, […]
In 2019, the Private Sector Federation of Rwanda (PSF) launched its 5 years strategic plan focusing on capability development, research and advocacy, green economy, and digitalization. Among emerging areas for intentional development from that strategic plan was the message that there was a clear need for private sector members and companies need to be […]
What you need to know: Several state parties to the agreement are yet to finalise matters about the tariff offers and rules of origin. Arusha. Full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could be delayed further due to the failure of some countries to act decisively on its key pillars. Several state […]
Nairobi, Kenya, January 23, 2024 –The United States government, through USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program delivered by TradeMark Africa (TMA) with funding from Feed the Future, has awarded a three-year grant worth US$2 million to the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC). This funding will strengthen the competitiveness of export-oriented staple food value […]
Players in the shipping and tourism industries are optimistic that the economy will recover this year and want the government to ensure stability in taxes and develop infrastructure to support growth. Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) wants the government to raise productivity levels at the ports and invest in infrastructure to support anticipated growth in […]
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