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Communique on the stakeholders retreat on the WRS bill held on 22nd February 2019
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) hosted a Stakeholders Retreat with the Parliamentary Committee for Agriculture on the Warehouse Receipt System Bill 2017, which was held from 22nd to 23rd February 2019 at the Reef Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya. The Retreat convened Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee for … Read more
China’s feed grain imports drop sharply
BEIJING, CHINA — China’s imports of feed grains such as sorghum and barley fell dramatically in December, according to Reuters. China, previously the world’s top sorghum buyer, bought none of the grain in December, compared with 160,000 tonnes a year earlier, according to Reuters, citing data from the General Administration … Read more
Traders’ role in integration outlined
Private sector’s continuous engagement with governments in the six East African Community (EAC) partner states is vital in boosting intra-regional trade, which currently stands at only 20 percent. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the East African Business Council (EABC), Mr Peter Mathuki made the observation in Dar es Salaam … Read more
Dear Member , Welcome to the EAGC Wins publication for the year ending December 2018. This is a publication that the EAGC secretariat produces at the end of each calendar year to briefly highlight the key achievements realised by EAGC for the optimum benefit of you our esteemed members. The … Read more