Rice farmers Stories

Kenya approves duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes of rice
Kenya approves duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes of rice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

Although over 8,500 rice farmers in Kirinyaga and surrounding counties had urged the government to support local production before opening up to more...

Government to cut rice imports by half to shield local farmers
Government to cut rice imports by half to shield local farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

Agriculture and Food Authority Director-General Bruno Linyiru said the move follows pressure from over 8,500 rice farmers in Kirinyaga and neighbourin...

Boon for Taveta rice farmers as state donates mobile milling machines
Boon for Taveta rice farmers as state donates mobile milling machines
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2024

The equipment will potentially raise the price of rice per kilo from Sh40 to Sh85

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