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Long rains failure to hit household budgets hardest

The delayed onset of the long-rain season has set the stage for tough economic times, with households most likely to feel the pinch through increased cost of basic food items. Agriculture, which is the biggest contributor to Kenya’s economy, relies heavily on favourable weather to boost yields. The weatherman has…
long-rains-failure-to-hit-household-budgets-hardest

Long rains failure to hit household budgets hardest

The delayed onset of the long-rain season has set the stage for tough economic times, with households most likely to feel the pinch through increased cost of basic food items. Agriculture, which is the biggest contributor to Kenya’s economy, relies heavily on favourable weather to boost yields. The weatherman has…
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Reprieve as court suspends ban on non-woven bags

The High Court has suspended the ban on non-woven shopping bags until a petition filed by the Importers and Small Traders Association is determined. The National Environment Management Authority had started the crackdown on non-woven, unauthorised plastic carriers would begin on April 1.  Nema boss Geoffrey Wahungu urged Kenyans to…