Kenya has recorded a substantial surge in local rice production under the administration of President William Ruto, driven by targeted state interventions in irrigation and infrastructure.
Official government data reveals that national rice production jumped to 305,000 tonnes last year, up from approximately 192,000 tonnes in 2022. This represents a 59 per cent increase in output, underscoring the expanding scale of the country's agricultural sector.
To sustain this upward trajectory and secure the necessary water supply for expanding agricultural fields, the government is focusing heavily on infrastructural development.
The state is currently building 50 priority dams across the country, aiming to provide a reliable foundation for long-term water management and further boost national food production.
