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How new Bixa rules aim to boost Kenya's export earnings

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AFA Director-General Dr Bruno LinyIru. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has rolled out the Crops (Bixa) Regulations, 2025, aimed at boosting exports.

AFA Director-General, Dr Bruno Linyiru, said Bixa, commonly known as Mrangi along the Coast and Annatto internationally, is a high-value natural dye crop.

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