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October 1, 2025
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Ruto declares end to raw exports, pushes value addition as key to agricultural prosperity

Ruto declares end to raw exports, pushes value addition as key to agricultural prosperity

Ruto declares end to raw exports, pushes value addition as key to agricultural prosperity..

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President William Ruto declared an end to raw agricultural exports in Kenya, emphasizing aggressive investment in value addition and agro-processing to boost farmer incomes and economic growth. Speaking at the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair, he stated this model has denied full value to farmers and entrepreneurs.

  • Kenya aims to increase value-added tea exports from 5 percent to at least 50 percent in the medium term.
  • President Ruto highlighted partnerships with trading blocs like the African Continental Free Trade Area (1.4 billion market) and the European Union (450 million people).
  • Maize output rose to a record 67 million bags in 2024, with a projection of 70 million bags this year, decreasing imports by nearly 70 percent.

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