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
By Our Correspondent KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan held a meeting at its Karachi office on Thursday to discuss challenges and opportunities in rice exports
(1-5 December 2025) NAIROBI, Kenya — RIICE (Remote Sensing-based Information and Insurance for Crops in Emerging Economies) stands to innovate rice farming in Kenya by
The country produces an estimated 300,000 tonnes of rice annually against a national demand of about one million tonnes. KENYA – Kenya’s High Court has cleared the government
By Fred Obura With the High Court set to rule on January 29, 2026, on a challenge to the Government’s decision to allow time-bound, duty-free rice imports, the State has moved
The sun rises slowly over the vast paddies of Vanga in Lunga Lunga, casting golden rays across the flooded fields where Maulidi Mwasema has already begun her day. She walks
The case arises from the government’s plan to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice. KENYA – The High Court in Mombasa has issued interim orders restraining the Agriculture and