Rice

Kenya enjoys a selection of both local and imported rice.  The locally produced rice is grown in Mwea, Kenya.  A big percentage of rice is imported mainly from Pakistan and India.  The Tanzania Pishori rice is also imported into the country.

Kenya Pishori (Umuceri – Rwanda, Mchele – Tanzania);  An aromatic and most popular local rice variety especially for household consumption amongst the middle class, and therefore porn to numerous market tricks especially, mixing the rice with cheaper variety in order to earn brokers a quick buck.  Betta Grains is a credible and reputed as a trusted retailer 100% pure Kenya Pishori rice. Kenya Pishori Rice retails at Ksh220($1.67)/kg; Wholesale Ksh210($1.60)/kg; Ksh10,500($79.85)/50kg Bag.

The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports 50kg bags prices of Embu – Embu Town Ksh14,400($109.51), Garissa – Soko Mugdi Ksh18,000($136.88). Kajiado Ksh9,000($72.97). Kakamega – Khayega Ksh10,080(76.65), Kilifi – Malindi Old Market Ksh15,300($116.35), Kirinyaga – Kutus Ksh14,400($109.51), Kerugoya Ksh14,400($109.51), Ngurubani Ksh13,500($102.66), Makutano Ksh13,500($102.66), Kagio Ksh13,500($102.66). Kisii – Nyakoe Ksh15,000($114.07), Daraja Mbili Ksh16,000(121.67).  Kisumu – Ahero Ksh17,100($130.04), Katito Ksh15,750($119.77), Kwale – Lunga Lunga Ksh13,500($102.66), Diani Ksh13,500($126.62).  Meru – Maua Kshi16,200($123,19), Migori – Rongo Ksh15,300($116.35), Marindi Ksh16,200($123.19), Mabera Ksh22,500($171.10).  Muranga – Kabati Ksh14,400($109.51),  Nairobi – Gikomba Ksh13,950($106.08), Nyamakima Ksh14,400($109.51), Kangemi Ksh13,050($99.24), Kawangware Ksh16,200($123.19), Nakuru – Wakulima Ksh18,00($136.88), Naivasha Ksh17,100(130.04), Molo Ksh20,700($157.41), Nandi – Kibiok Ksh11,700($88.97), Kapsabet Ksh14,400($109.51). Nyamira – Keroka Ksh11,700($88.97), Kebirigo Ksh20,700($157.41), Ikonge Ksh14,400(109.51).  Nyandaru – Soko Mpaya Ksh15,120($114.98). Nyeri – Open Air Ksh17,100($130.04), Karatina Ksh18,000($136.88). Siaya – Aram Ksh17,370($132,09), Bondo Ksh18,000($136.88), Ugunja Ksh10,000($81.08). Trans-Nzoia – Kitale Ksh13,500(102.66). Vihiga – Luanda Ksh22,500($171,10), Cheptulu Ksh18,00($136.88). Uasin Gishu – Eldoret Ksh9,500($77.02), West Pokot Ksh5,000($40.54). 

Uganda’s wholesale prices/kg, Mubende, Kyankwanzi, Rukiga Ksh152($1.16), Kalerwe Ksh149($1.13), Kapchorwa, Nakawa Ksh146($1.11), Owino, Kisenyi, Kiboga, Masaka, Kamwenge Ksh142($1.08), Arua, Kabale, Gulu, Iganga, Tororo, Mbarara, Kabarole, Kyegegwa Ksh135($1.03), Mbale, Soroti, Bugiri, Kyenjonjo, Ksh129($), Lira Ksh118($0.90), Masindi Ksh115($0.87).

Tanzania Kilombero rice;  A very aromatic rice, mostly popular for it’s strong aroma. Pre-cooking sorting  is a challenge because of tiny white stones which makes it difficult to separate the broken rice.  The rice also requires a lot of attention in cooking, as it tends to cake.  It should be  cooked in low heat at 1.5 part water instead of 2 part water ratio to rice as in the other variety. Tanzanians have a preference for their local rice over imported.   Retail price of Ksh190($1.43)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh180($1.36)/kg, Ksh9,000($67.92)/50kg Bag. 

TANZANIA reports the following wholesale prices/kg Tanzania wholesale prices/Kg, Dodoma Ksh132.42($1.01), Arusha, Ksh147.70($1.12)/kg, Dar Ksh117.14($0.89), Lindi, Ksh157.88($1.20), Iringa, Ksh122.23($0.93)/kg, Morogoro Ksh147.70($1.12), Tanga Ksh112.04($0.85), Mtwara Ksh132.42($1.01), Ruvuma Ksh122.23($0.93), Tabora Ksh.106.95($0.81), Rukwa Ksh106.95($0.81), Kigoma Ksh112.04($0.85), Shinyanga Ksh96.77($0.74), Mwanza Ksh112.04($0.85), Kagera Ksh.132.42($1.01), Mara Ksh86.58($0.66), Manyara Ksh137.51($1.05), Njombe Ksh117.14($0.89). Katavi Ksh91.67($0.70), Mbeya Ksh96.77($0.74), Geita Ksh101.86($0.77).

Rwanda Prices; Rulindo, Byunmba, Gahanga, Gahoromani, Kabaya, Kichkiro, Mulindi, Ndago, Ngororero, Nyagahinga, Ziniya  Ksh183($1.40), Kamembe, Kibirizi, Kibuye, Musanze, Nyamirambo, ksh173($1.32), Batsinda Ksh172($1.31), 

Biryani  A non-aromatic and imported popular rice variety especially for the budget conscious households. When cooked the rice separates easily, another reason for it’s popularity.  Being a popular rice it has also become prone to being mixed with other cheaper variety.   Biryani retails at Ksh145($1.09)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh140($1.06)/kg,  Ksh3,500($26.42)/25kg Bag.    Sidano Rice is very similar to Biryani rice, however it a much slender / thin grain .  Sidano retails at Ksh145($1.09)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh140($1.06)/kg; Ksh3,500($26.42)/25kg Bag. 

The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports 50kg bags prices at Garisaa Ksh5,000($40.54),  Kitengela Ksh6,500($52.70), Kirinyaga Ksh6,500($52.70),  Kisii Ksh4,110 ($33.32), Kisumu Ksh7,500($60.81),  Laikipia Ksh4,700($38.11), Machakos Ksh7,000($56.75), Mandera -Elwak Ksh4,500($36.48), Mandera -Rhamu Ksh6,400($51.89), Meru ksh6,000($48.65), Nakuru Ksh5,800($47.02), Nyeri Ksh7,000($56.75), Siaya – Aram ksh7,600($61.62), Vihiga ksh5,500($44.59), Taita Taveta-Chumvini Ksh5,800($47.02), Trans Nzoia -Kitale Ksh5,800($47.02).  Burundi wholesale prices, Ngozi, Ksh140($1.14)/kg, Bujumbura, Ksh134($1.09), Ngozi, Ksh139($1.13)/kg, Kobero, Ksh129($1.05)/kg.  Kenya, Nakuru, Ksh82($0.66)/kg, and Rwanda, Kimironko, Ksh93($0.75)/kg, and Uganda, Lira, Ksh58($0.47)/kg, Kampala Ksh72($0.58), Gulu Ksh81($0.66), Masindi Ksh81($0.66), Kabale Ksh92($0.75). 

Rwanda White Long Grain  Rice Average Price/Kg; Kamembe Ksh122.57($0.93)/kg, Kicukiro Ksh127.68($0.97), Kimironko Ksh127.68($0.97), Muhondo ksh143($1.09), Mulindi Ksh122.57($0.93), Musanze Ksh143($1.09), Nyabugogo Ksh127.68($0.97).

Burund Local Retail Prices/kg; Bandaga Ksh171.5($1.31), Biyorwa Ksh185.7($1.42), Bubanza Ksh183.01($1.4), Buhiga Ksh157.82($1,2), Bukeye Ksh181.86($1.39), Bukirasaz Ksh174.95($1.34), Burambi Ksh173.8($1.33), Bururi Ksh189.04($1.44), Busoni Ksh172($1.31).

Super Sidano White is a very slim long grain rice imported from Pakistan and India. The rice is Grade 1, and extremely popular for making pilau with clients who are not sure how much water to add to the pilau, because of its ability to not cake easily,  how much water is used to boil it.  Its a very tasty non aromatic rice.  Super Sidano grain is much more slender than the Sidano rice grain.      Super Sidano White Retails at ksh185($1.40)/kg; Wholesale price Ksh180($1.36)/kg, Ksh4,500($33.96)/25kg bag. 

Uganda – Farm Gain reports;  Owino Ksh157.11($1.08), Kisenyi Ksh157.11($1.08), Nakawe Ksh157.11($1.08), Kalerwe Ksh157.11($1.08), Arua ksh176.75($1.22), Kabale Ksh196.39($1.35), Kiboga Ksh168.89($1.16), Lira Ksh157.11($1.08), Masindi Ksh157.11($1.08), Mubende Ksh157.11($1.08), Mbale Ksh 157.11($1.08), Gulu Ksh180.68($1.24), Masaka Ksh176.75($1.22), Soroti Ksh168.89($1.16), Iganga ksh157.11($1.08), Tororo Ksh157.11($1.08), Mbarara Ksh149.25($1.03),  Kyankwanzi Ksh176.75($1.22), Kamwenge ksh157.11($1.08), Bugiri Ksh157.11($1.08), Kyenjonjo Ksh157.11($1.08), Kabarole Ksh157.11($1.08), Kyegegwa Ksh157.11($1.08), Rukiga Ksh196.39($1.35). 

Super Basmati Parboil is imported rice Pakistan, its Grade 1 Long grain milled rice.  It’s an extremely popular variety with the Somalia community in Nairobi.  It’s popularity is mostly due to it’s inability to cake no matter how much water is used to boil it, its a very tasty non aromatic rice.      Super Basmati Parboil Retails at ksh220($1.66/kg; Wholesale price Ksh210($1.58)/kg, Ksh5,250($39.62)/25kg bag. Tanzanians have a preference for their local rice over imported.  

Rwanda prices for Pakistani Rice – Kicukiro Ksh163($1,24), Butara, Gisenyi, Gahanga, Kabaya, Kibirizi, Kimisagara, Matimba, Muhondo, Mulindi, Nyamirambo, Rwamagan, ZiniyaKsh153($1.16), Kibungo, Musanze, Ndago, Ksh143($1.09), Kibuye, Nyabugogo Ksh149($1.14).

5 Star Basmati;  A non-aromatic and imported popular rice variety especially for the low income households, and schools. The rice is popular for it’s pocket friendly price, however the rice tends to easily cake. 5 Star Basmati, Retails at Ksh130($0.98)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh142($0.94)/kg;   Ksh3,125($23.58)/25kg Bag;  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does not report the market price.

Burundi Retail prices; – Chez Siyoni Ksh174($1.33), Bukeye Ksh170($1.3), Bandaga Ksh168($1.2), Buhiga Ksh154($1.17), Cankuzo Ksh149($1.14), Cibitoke Ksh148($1.13), Gasenyi Ksh162($1.24), Gatabo Ksh163($1.24),  Jene Ksh170($1.3), Kanyosha Ksh184($1.4), Kayanza Ksh138($1.05), Kayogoro Ksh170($1.3), Kigamba Ksh164($1.25), Mabanda Ksh179($1.37), Mabayi Ksh184($1.46), Matana Ksh177($1.35), Nyabikere ksh184($1.4), Rugombo Ksh156($1.19), Ruyigi ksh181($1.3), Twinkwavu Ksh191($1.45).

 

Thai Parboil; The rice is non-aromatic and imported from Thailand.  The rice because of its increased grain size when cooked, is a favorite among low income households.  Mother’s also like it because its big grains gives a comfortable eat especially for small children thereby making it very filling in comparison to other rice varieties.  Par-boil retails at Ksh160($1.21)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh150($1.13)/kg; Ksh3,750($28.30)/25kg Bag;  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does not report the market price. 

Rwanda prices for Thai rice are; Gisenyi, Kimisagara, Muhondo, Ksh173($1.32), , Byumba, Gahanga, Gahoromani, Kabaya, Kicukiro, Mulindi, Nyamirambo, Rwamagan, Ziniya, Ksh163($1.24), Bastinda, Kigali Ksh161($1,23), Butare Ksh160($1.22), Musanze, Ndago, Ksh153($1.16), Nyagatare ksh143($1.09). 

 

Golden Basmati Parboil; The rice is non-aromatic and imported from India, Parkistan.  The grain is slightly bigger than the Super Basmatic parboil.  The parboil rice is normally boiled with the husks before it is milled.  Golden Basmati is a popular pilau rice.  Golden Basmati Parboil retails at Ksh170($1.28)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh160($1.21)/kg; Ksh4,000($30.19)/25kg Bag; The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does not report the market price.

Rwanda prices for Indian rice are; Rulindo Ksh143($1.09), Batsinda ksh141($1.07), Kicukiro Ksh143($1.09), Gisenye ksh143($1.09), Gisenyi Ksh143($1.09), Kabaya ksh143($1.09), Kibungo Ksh143($1.09), Muhondo Ksh143($1.09), Nyabugogo ksh136($1.03), Nyagatare ksh153($1.16), Nyamirambo Ksh149($1,14), Nyarugenge ksh132($1.01), Rukomo Ksh153($1.16), Rwamagana Ksh143($1.09), Ziniya Ksh153($1.16).

 

Hola Pishori Rice;   Hola Pishori is an aromatic rice variety mostly found on the East Africa cost of Kenya and Tanzania. The rice is an all time favorite for Mombasa residents and Tanzanians living in Nairobi . Hola Pishori retails at Ksh190($1.43)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh180($1.36)/kg; Ksh9,000($67.92)/50kg Bag;

Tanzania wholesale prices/kilogram, Arusha Ksh102 ($0.83),  Dodoma Ksh109($0.88), Kagera Ksh92($0.75), Iringa Ksh87($0.71), Lindi Ksh96($0.78), Manyara Ksh112($0.91), Morogoro Ksh112($0.91), Mtwara Ksh102($0.88), Mwanza Ksh89($0.72), Tobora Ksh96($0.78). 

 

Brown Rice;   Our brown rice is aromatic, it is the Kenya Pishori variety that is high in fiber and highly recommended for Diabetic individual or anyone desiring a high fiber rice. Brown Rice retails at Ksh220($1.66)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh210($1.58)/kg; Ksh10,500($79.25)/50kg Bag;  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does not report the market price.

 

 

Broken Rice; Broken rice is can be used for making rice porridge, however it is mostly used to enrich animal feeds.  From dogs to livestock feeds.  Broken rice retails at Ksh130($0.98)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh120($0.91)/kg,  Ksh6,000 ($45.28)/25kg Bag.

 

 

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