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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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Ahero Rice Mill Set for Commercial Launch Under New Private Partnership
The National Irrigation Authority, in collaboration with Kisumu County, has contracted Upland Crop Company, a
April 28, 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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EAC countries champion integrated rice sector development to curb escalating imports
As rice becomes a strategic commodity in Africa, many countries in East Africa have embarked
June 17, 2021
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Rice farmers in Uganda praised
Rice farmers in Bugiri and Bugweri districts in Uganda have been praised for living up
March 15, 2021
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We are buying excess rice – Munya
The Kenya National Trading Corporation will purchase all excess rice from Kano Plains and Mwea
January 26, 2020
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