Kenya

Kenya consumes approximately 1.3 million tonnes of rice annually.

The prices and import quotas were agreed upon during the stakeholder workshop held from June 24–27, 2025

Kenya largely relies on imported oils to meet its growing needs.

This increase highlights Kenya’s notable dependence on palm oil, which accounts for over 90% of the nation’s total oil and fat consumption.

Over the next five years, approximately KES 2 billion (US$ 15.4 million) will be invested in research, land development, seed multiplication, and post-harvest handling