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The Rivatex East Africa Limited will be privatized to ensure uptake of cotton from farmers.

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On Wednesday, 6th August 2025, President William Ruto said that the private sector offtaker, to be onboarded on Friday, will also provide seeds and other farmers' support to ensure the "huge capacity" industry operates optimally.

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On Wednesday 6th August 2025, President William Ruto said that the private sector offtaker, to be onboarded on Friday, will also provide seeds and other farmers' support to ensure the "huge capacity" industry operates optimally.

 

The government is also working on supporting offtake of pyrethrum and sunflower from farmers, with KEPSA members urging the government to solidify policy directing local manufacturers to exhaust raw materials in the country.

 

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