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Government forms team to negotiate VALCO strategic partnership

The government has constituted a team to negotiate with a potential strategic investor as part of plans to modernise the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) and secure its long-term future. The Negotiations Team was inaugurated by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a mandate to agree on the…

Intermodal Savings Surge: Up to 49% ROI for Shippers

Discover how intermodal freight is delivering massive savings in today’s volatile market. As truckload spot and contract rates stabilize, intermodal options provide a crucial cost-saving advantage, especially on key lanes. Learn where to find the biggest savings and how shifting modes can optimize your freight spend.

KNBS: Kenya produces more sugar, but consumers still pay higher prices

Kenya is producing more sugar than it has in years, cane deliveries to factories are recovering, and the government is tightening protection for local millers, yet households are still paying more for the commodity.

  • Kenya produced record 437,852 tonnes of sugar in first half of 2026.
  • Retail sugar price reached Ksh167.41 per kilogramme in July 2026.
  • High production not lowering prices due to supply chain costs.

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