Kenyan Government Plans to Scrap Rice Import Duties to boost Supply and Lowering Cost

The Kenyan government is set to scrap duties charged on rice imports to boost rice supply in the domestic market while also lowering costs. Rice prices have increased by 12.5% from January 2022. Kenya imports more than 80% of rice, and the reprieve on import duty is projected to lower prices by about 35% come February 2023.