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AFA outlines plans to revive bixa farming at the Coast

By The Standard December 20, 2025

Source: The Standard

AFA outlines plans to revive bixa farming at the Coast

Bixa farmer Mzee Musyoka Nzomo at his bixa farm in Kikoneni within Kwale County as he ends to his cash crop.[FILE,Standard]

Kenya has unveiled far-reaching reforms to revive the farming of bixa, a high-value crop prized globally for its natural colourant, in the Coast to protect farmers from exploitation.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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