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‘We will not import rice’ – Kindiki’s Ksh1B promise to Mwea farmers

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged Sh1 billion to support the purchase of locally produced rice, saying the government will prioritise local farmers before allowing imports into the country. Kindiki said the government would ensure rice produced by farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme and other rice-growing areas is bought before any foreign rice is […]

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