Kagwe pushes for local processing of agricultural exports

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has called for the introduction of value addition for all Kenyan agricultural products before export, saying the move could unlock jobs for young people. Speaking during the International Tea Day celebrations at Momul Tea Factory in Kericho on Thursday, CS Kagwe challenged Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Parliament to spearhead laws compelling exporters to process commodities locally before shipping them abroad.