×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Rice scheme hopes to plug supply shortfall

Hariet Gracia Casual laborer work at her uncle rice farm at Sagama Lower Kuja Irrigation scheme in Nyatike Migori County [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Kenya is likely to bridge its 400,000 metric tonne rice supply deficit as the expanded Bunyala Irrigation Scheme begins operations.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in