The Milimani High Court has ordered the immediate release of all duty-free Grade 1 milled white rice shipments currently held at Kenyan ports and other entry points. This landmark ruling emphasizes Kenya's national food security and citizens' constitutional right to food, warning of penal consequences for non-compliance by government agencies.

• The ruling follows a petition by Victor Okoth Onunga against several state agencies, citing concerns over food shortages and the cost-of-living crisis.
• The decision by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, MBS, enforces Article 43(1)(c) of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to adequate, quality food.
• The order applies to rice imported under Kenya Gazette Notice No. 10353 of 2025 and Kenya Gazette Notice No. 262 of 2026, provided consignments meet inspection and safety standards.