MPs Warn of Drought as Kenya Launches New Rice Varieties to Boost Food Security - December 2025

A lack of rainfall is causing distress among farmers in Kenya, raising fears of an impending hunger crisis. Members of Parliament from Kenya's North-Eastern region have issued a stark warning about an imminent drought and are urging the government to declare it a national disaster to facilitate assistance. In a move to enhance food security, Kenya has launched four new climate-smart rice varieties. This initiative aims to significantly reduce reliance on rice imports and bolster domestic production to support local farmers.