Rice Crisis: Kenya Imports as Farmers Cry Foul

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    Kenya consumes a staggering 1.3 million metric tonnes of rice annually, but produces only 20% of that amount. Now, the government plans to import 500,000 metric tonnes, sparking outrage from local farmers who say their efforts are being sidelined. But the Agriculture and Food Authority insists the import is necessary to bridge the widening gap.