Bruno Linyiru
Dr. Bruno Linyiru is the Director General of the Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya. He has been instrumental in fostering agricultural development and enhancing market access for Kenyan farmers. His recent participation in a memorandum of understanding with Macfrut underscores his commitment to improving trade and collaboration in the horticultural sector between Kenya and Italy.
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Bruno Linyiru said the government was finalising protocols to guarantee the safety and security of traders and their cargo.
Relief for Meru farmers as gov't reopens Somalia border for miraa trade
Kenya· 2026-02-06
Dr Bruno Linyiru, the AFA Director-General, discussed the new Bixa regulations aimed at boosting exports.
How new Bixa rules aim to boost Kenya's export earningsKenya· 2025-11-29AFA Director General Dr Bruno Linyiru insists that the ban on the export of raw macadamia nuts has tamed theft and harvesting of immature nuts.
Farmers decry worst macadamia prices in years, demand export ban reviewKenya· 2025-10-27
AFA Director General Bruno Linyiru defended the plan to import rice, citing a shortfall in local production.
Farmers win round one as court halts duty-free rice importationKenya· 2025-08-12
AFA Director-General Bruno Linyiru said the move is intended to cushion consumers against rising food costs while safeguarding the interests of local farmers.
Gov't defends rice importation plans, says farmers will not be affectedKenya· 2025-07-31The Director General of AFA Dr. Bruno Linyiru stated that about 30% of the country’s coffee farms have been geo-mapped using satellite imagery.
Kenya races to meet EU deforestation regulation deadline for coffee exportsKenya· 2025-07-29Dr Bruno Linyiru, Director General of AFA, notes that meaningful returns will take five to seven years.
Coast cashew sector's fall, hopes, and skepticismKenya· 2025-07-25
The Authority Director General Bruno Linyiru said in a statement.
Government announces new wheat pricesKenya· 2025-07-25Dr. Bruno Linyiru, AFA Director General, made the announcement on Friday, 18 July, noting that the ban applies to all raw macadamia nuts.
Kenya bans export of raw macadamia nutsKenya· 2025-07-18Dr Bruno Linyiru, Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), says that improved global demand for macadamia nuts justifies closing the unrestricted harvesting period.
Macadamia prices hit Sh100 as harvest scheduling takes effectKenya· 2025-04-10
Agriculture and Food Authority Director General Bruno Linyiru attended the meeting.
Mutahi Kagwe: NCPB to mop up wheat stock, payments to farmers within 30 daysKenya· 2025-03-03
AFA Director General Dr Bruno Linyiru shakes hands with Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini after the signing of the three-year agreement.
Reprieve for farmers as Kenya signs deal to export vegetables and fruits to ItalyKenya· 2025-02-21
