Pyrethrum growers in the Rift Valley are optimistic about the government's revival plans. Besides support from the Treasury, the government has introduced a Miraa and Pyrethrum Bill, which is in ...

Kenya is the world’s largest producer and exporter of pyrethrum. Although Kenya produces the best quality pyrethrum in the world, the sector has been bedeviled by many problems that have contributed ...

A research team has elucidated the biosynthetic pathways of pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), identifying key genes responsible for pyrethrin production. These findings highlight pyrethrum's ...

The event, which took place at the company's headquarters, marked the official appointment of Mr. Njoroge Wachira as the Acting Chief Executive Officer, signalling renewed momentum in the efforts to ...

In the 1970s and 1980s, Kenya used to produce more than 18,000 tonnes of pyrethrum annually. However, due to the many challenges, the crop production fell to about 60 tonnes. In 2022, production stood ...