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The Kenyan government has given 16.3 metric tonnes of genetically modified cotton seeds to farmers in the eastern region. The seeds will be distributed to …
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Turkey, Kenya to Boost Trade, Economic Cooperation
Ahmet Cemil Miroglu says Turkey regards Kenya as reliable partner in East and Horn of Africa region Turkey aims to diversify and elevate its economic …
Read More »U.S. donates seed to African farmers
The U.S. is providing 40 tons of Bt cotton seeds to a community in Kenya The U.S. is doing its part to help farmers in …
Read More »Kenya: To Grow Kenya’s Textile Industry, We Must Revive Cotton Farming
Cotton lint is the most important input in the textile industry. Cottonseed is crucial in the vegetable oil and animal feed industries. Cotton grows in …
Read More »Kenya: How State House Phone Call Transformed Textile Firm Into a PPE Giant
As soon as Kenya reported its first case of the Covid-19 disease in March, one company saw an opportunity in the danger. Bedi Investments, a …
Read More »Kenya to Resume Importation of Second Hand Clothes Under Covid-19 Protocols
By Njoki Kihiu The importation and sale of used textile and shoes are commonly known as “Mitumba” is set to resume in the country under …
Read More »Kenyan menswear retailer Deacons may close down soon
It’s been a never-ending struggle for this Kenya-based menswear retailer! And now it’s reached the extent of shutting down forever. Failing to raise funds to …
Read More »KENYA’S NGUO YETU TO EXPAND GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION FOOTPRINT
Nguo Yetu, an apparel company from the Kenyan export processing zone (EPZ) plans to engage Kenyans working abroad, including the United States to expand its …
Read More »Fashion brands pin big hopes as US and Kenya officially open trade talks
In these challenging times of ensuing trade war between US and China, social unrest in Hong Kong, the never-ending coronavirus scare and extended lockdowns, every …
Read More »US, Kenya launch negotiations for free trade agreement
United States trade representative Robert Lighthizer and Kenya Cabinet Secretary for industrialisation, trade, and enterprise development Betty Maina have formally launched trade agreement negotiations between …
Read More »Kenyan cabinet approves commercial farming of Bt cotton
The Kenyan cabinet recently approved the commercial farming of Bt cotton hybrids following the successful completion of field trials over five years. This was done …
Read More »Kenya aims to end import of cotton raw materials in 5 yrs
Kenya plans to revive its cotton industry by leveraging the cooperative model to boost the textile sector’s overall performance and eliminate the import of cotton …
Read More »YKK collaborates with Ubuntu Life on new line of bags
YKK has teamed up with Ubuntu Life on its Fall 2019 line of bags handmade by its ‘Maker Mums’ in Maai Mahiu region of Kenya. …
Read More »Kenya – Govt identifies alternative land for Mountex Textile Industries
The government has identified alternative land for setting up the revival factory of the Mountex Textile Industries in Nanyuki town. Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary …
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