Court Deals Blow to Govt's Plan to Import Rice
Rice is one of the foods Kenyans consume in large quantities every year...
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The High Court in Kerugoya has temporarily halted the government's plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of rice duty-free. This decision follows a petition filed by the Farmers Party, arguing the importation would negatively impact local farmers and the agricultural sector.
- What: Importation of 500,000 metric tonnes of rice suspended.
- Who: The High Court, following a petition by the Farmers Party.
- When: Order issued Monday, in effect until a hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
- Notable Detail: The importation was approved by Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture) via Gazette Notice No. 10353 on July 28, 2025.
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