Court to rule on duty-free rice importation dispute this month

Drought and supply gaps fuel food crisis as court weighs fate of imports

Kenya is facing a severe food crisis due to prolonged drought and weak domestic rice production, with a crucial High Court ruling pending on duty-free rice imports. The government argues that blocking these imports would worsen supply shortages and significantly increase food prices, impacting millions already suffering from food insecurity.

Venezuela after Maduro: Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, sworn in as interim president

Maraga vows to make consequences certain in 2027 pitch

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has unveiled his Ukatiba Movement, pledging to restore strict constitutionalism and accountability in Kenya as he gears up for the 2027 elections. In a New Year's message, Maraga sharply criticized President William Ruto's administration, accusing it of fostering impunity and economic hardship.

Seed-sharing ban ends, bringing new dawn for women's group

A women-owned group in Kisumu County, Kenya, can now legally sell indigenous seeds after the High Court in Machakos declared sections of the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional. This ruling allows organizations like the Kabudi-Agro Community Seed Bank to invest further in indigenous seed enterprises, ending years of fear of prosecution for saving and exchanging traditional seeds.