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July 9, 2026
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Court Gives Govt Urgent Directives Over Rice Importation

Court Gives Govt Urgent Directives Over Rice Importation

The government's decision has sparked concern among local rice farmers, who argue it could depress prices for locally produced rice while benefiting private importers without sufficient public accountability...

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The High Court in Kisumu has ordered the Kenyan government to reveal the beneficiaries of a 490,000-tonne duty-free rice import program within seven days.

  • A total of 490,000 metric tonnes of Grade 1 milled white rice are subject to duty-free importation.
  • The petition was filed by the Ahero Rice Farmers Association.
  • The court has mandated disclosure of importer identities, allocated quantities, duty exemptions, and import permits.

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