The directive by India to stop the export of non-basmati white rice could further plunge Kenya into food shortage and see a surge in prices of the commodity. Photo Hindu Business LineKenya's local production will not meet the demand of 1 million metric tonnes, leaving Kenyans to the global market forces. Wheat prices have increased in the global market, and are likely to hit Kenya hard, coming at a time that most households are struggling to put food on the table. Already, bread and other wheat products have seen a sharp increase in prices, putting them beyond the reach of most ordinary Kenyans. Kenya will now have to heavily rely on Tanzanian or Pakistan to meet its rice needs if the government is keen on keeping the prices of food commodities down.

Source: Daily Nation July 24, 2023 12:12 UTC