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Parastatal head demands end to fake imported rice
Farmers deliver rice for milling at Nice Rice Millers in Kirinyaga County on February 26, 2014. The industry is battling importation of fake rice. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP |
What you need to know:
- Mr Kang’ara called on the Kenya Bureau of Standards and other relevant agencies to crack the whip on those killing the industry.
A parastatal boss wants the national government to block the importation of fake rice.
Tana Athi Water Services Board Director Muriithi Kang'ara said it is unfortunate that fake plastic rice is being sneaked into the country.
