Tarda seeks Sh5b from private sector to expand rice production in Tana Delta

MOMBASA: A State agency is seeking a private partner to inject Sh5 billion into a rice production project in the Tana Delta. This will help increase production of milled rice from the current 540 tonnes to 100,000 annually.

The management of Tana and Athi River Development Authority (Tarda) said it intends to identify a partner under the public-private partnership (PPP) to help it fully rehabilitate the already developed 1,763 hectares, and open up an additional 10,000 hectares of rice.