Songwe. Sesame farmers in Songwe Region earned more than Sh3 billion during the opening auction of the 2026/27 trading season held on Friday, May 8, 2026, signalling a strong start for the crop in the Southern Highlands.
The auction, conducted through a digital trading platform, saw 1,923 tonnes of sesame sold within hours, with more than 10 companies participating in the exercise.
