Kenya’s heavy dependence on imported rice is creating a major opportunity for domestic farmers and processors, with a new market-led private-sector initiative seeking to expand
Say delay has left them struggling to pay fees, finance planting season by ALICE WAITHERA Rice farmers in Kirinyaga have appealed to the government to release Sh210 million owed
Mozambique imports around 600,000 tonnes of rice and 700,000 tonnes of wheat annually to meet the needs of the domestic market, figures that the Mozambique Grain Institute
By Arvin Donley WASHINGTON, DC, US — A ship bound for Africa was loaded with US grain on Aug. 5 as part of the USDA-administered Food for Peace program. Representatives from
Food donation meant for refugees in Dadaab and Kakuma camps. By CHARLES MGHENYI The Korea Republic has donated more than 10,000 tonnes of rice worth USD 9.53 million (Sh1.23
The court has directed government agencies to release records linked to the duty free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days. KENYA – Kenya’s High Court
Rice production increased from about 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025. by Hillary Bett Kenya has recorded a substantial surge in local rice production under the
Under President Ruto from 2022.by Rosa Mumanyi Kenya has significantly expanded irrigation since 2022 as part of efforts to boost food production and strengthen agricultural
By Lucy Mumbi 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 just 150,000
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