Mwea News

Attaining rice self sufficiency in Kenya – Komboka vs Pishori
By Kimuri Mwangi Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicate that Kenya’s
May 19, 2025
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Waiguru asks the national government to sell its 55 percent stake in Mwea Rice Mills to farmers.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked the National Government to allow rice farmers from the county to
December 14, 2023
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PS launches fight against rice snails in Mwea
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the invasive apple snails Pilot control operation in Mwea
August 9, 2023
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Kilimo Trust changing fortunes for farmers and other stakeholders in Kenya’s rice sector.
In Kenya, rice demand has been growing over the years. In 2019, Kenya imported rice
December 17, 2021
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Locust attack continues in Kenya as they turn to rice in Mwea
Locusts have continued wreaking havoc in the country as it also battles the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020
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