Kenya rice imports Stories

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...

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...

MPs probe multi-billion-shilling rice import scandal, demand answers from Mvurya
MPs probe multi-billion-shilling rice import scandal, demand answers from Mvurya
Amina Wako  |  Nov 15, 2024

Senator Chute has requested that CS Mvurya provide a detailed breakdown of all payments made by KNTC to suppliers.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.