Why court temporarily stopped controversial rice import

The government has suffered a major setback after the High Court in Kerugoya temporarily blocked its plan to import 500,000 tonnes of duty-free rice.In orders issued yesterday, Justice Edward Muriithi granted interim conservatory orders, effectively suspending the importation process and directing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to detain any rice consignments already in the country, a move seen as a lifeline for local rice farmers struggling with unsold produce.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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In orders issued yesterday, Justice Edward Muriithi granted interim conservatory orders, effectively suspending the importation process and directing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to detain any rice consignments already in the country, a move seen as a lifeline for local rice farmers struggling with unsold produce.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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