Kenya rice Stories

High Court freezes Cabinet decision allowing importation of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice
High Court freezes Cabinet decision allowing importation of 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 11, 2025

Justice Edward Muriithi halted the July 28, 2025 gazette notice approving a tax waiver on rice imports until December 31, 2025, after certifying the f...

Agriculture and Food Authority defends Kenya’s duty-free rice imports amid outcry from local farmers
Agriculture and Food Authority defends Kenya’s duty-free rice imports amid outcry from local farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

Despite increased local production, Kenya still relies heavily on imports, bringing in 937,098 tonnes of rice worth Sh54.7 billion in 2023 compared to...

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