June 17, 2016
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyatta appoints 14-member taskforce on miraa
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed a 14-member taskforce on the development of the miraa industry, after a controversial export ban in European markets that saw farmers loose millions of shillings.
The taskforce has three months to complete its assignment, according to a gazette notice published on Friday.
In consultation with farmers, traders and relevant stakeholders, the team will suggest ways to ensure recovery of lost markets and search for new markets for miraa produce.
Other tasks of the task force include research on miraa agronomy, variety improvement, product development and value addition.
The team will also identify opportunities for the development of capacity among farmers including identification and establishment of demonstration farms.
The gazette notice also requires the task force to suggest institutional and administrative structures for the miraa value chain and additional farming enterprises for the Miraa farmers. READ: British chamber to lobby against miraa ban
To ensure immediate implementation of the report the taskforce will also develop and attach a prioritized implementation matrix clearly stating the immediate, medium and long term strategies for the development of miraa.
Source: Kenyatta appoints 14-member taskforce on miraa
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenyatta appoints 14-member taskforce on miraa
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed a 14-member taskforce on the development of the miraa industry, after a controversial export ban in European markets that saw farmers loose millions of shillings.
The taskforce has three months to complete its assignment, according to a gazette notice published on Friday.
In consultation with farmers, traders and relevant stakeholders, the team will suggest ways to ensure recovery of lost markets and search for new markets for miraa produce.
Other tasks of the task force include research on miraa agronomy, variety improvement, product development and value addition.
The team will also identify opportunities for the development of capacity among farmers including identification and establishment of demonstration farms.
The gazette notice also requires the task force to suggest institutional and administrative structures for the miraa value chain and additional farming enterprises for the Miraa farmers. READ: British chamber to lobby against miraa ban
To ensure immediate implementation of the report the taskforce will also develop and attach a prioritized implementation matrix clearly stating the immediate, medium and long term strategies for the development of miraa.
Source: Kenyatta appoints 14-member taskforce on miraa