The High Court has adjusted its orders regarding rice imports, lifting a previous ban but significantly reducing the approved quantity and import window. This decision aims to balance potential food shortages with the concerns of local farmers.

• Kerugoya High Court Justice Edward Muriithi ruled to allow the import of 250,000 metric tonnes of rice, half of the government’s initial request.
• The import period has been shortened to three months, running from August to October 31, 2025, down from the originally planned six months.
• Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe had warned of a looming food shortage, projecting a national rice requirement of approximately 1.5 million metric tonnes for 2025.