The High Court has ordered the immediate release and customs clearance of all pending and incoming shipments of duty-free Grade 1 milled white rice. This landmark ruling by the Milimani High Court on January 20, 2026, addresses concerns over food security and the rising cost of living in Kenya.

• The decision was issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye following a petition filed by Victor Okoth Onunga.
• The court emphasized that the dispute raises weighty constitutional concerns under Article 43(1)(c), safeguarding the right to adequate food.
• The directives cover consignments imported or expected to arrive under Kenya Gazette Notice No. 10353 of 2025 and Kenya Gazette Notice No. 262 of 2026.