Win for Farmers as Sugarcane Prices Increase

Sugarcane farmers across Kenya have received a major boost after the government announced a fresh revision of sugarcane prices.

According to a statement released on Saturday, July 26, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the new prices, raising the rate from KSh 5,500 to KSh 5,750 per tonne, took effect on July 21, 2025.

The increase signals renewed government effort to support the sugar sector, a backbone of agriculture in regions such as Western and Nyanza.

The Ministry affirmed its support to farmers, promising improved financial stability and renewed motivation ahead of peak harvest seasons.

“This timely adjustment promises more favorable earnings; growers can now walk to the banks with a bigger smile and a stronger bargaining position,” the ministry noted.

The revision comes as the country heads into a critical harvest window, and authorities say it is designed to enhance returns and inject confidence into the farming economy.

“This progressive move reflects our commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector and ensuring fair compensation for the backbone of Kenya’s sugar industry,” the ministry added.

This follows a series of recent efforts to revitalize the agriculture space. Earlier this week, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced a breakthrough for miraa farmers after securing access to the Djibouti market.

The deal follows bilateral trade engagements between Kenya and Djibouti in late 2024, during which both governments agreed to open up regulated miraa exports.

AFA Director General Bruno Linyiru said the move is crucial to expanding Kenya’s miraa markets beyond traditional destinations such as Somalia.

“Traders are encouraged to seize this new opportunity and establish connections with Djiboutian buyers,” he noted.

Exporters hoping to enter the Djibouti market must comply with specific quality, safety, and documentation standards set by both nations.