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CS Kagwe roots for revival of fibre crops

The Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during a consultative meeting with the tea producers, buyers and brokers at East African Tea Traders (EATTA) auditorium in Mombasa County on Thursday 13th March 2025. [File, Standard]

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has now called for revival of Kenya’s cotton and sisal industries by making the Draft Crops (Fibre Crops and Crop Fibres) Regulations, 2025 operational.

Kagwe, who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, said the regulations will be critical in unlocking the full potential of fibre crops and ensuring sustainable growth of this vital industry.

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