Scientists have been deployed to investigate widespread maize crop failures in Kenya's North Rift region, while the government simultaneously pushes to expand high-value cash crops.

• The Ministry of Agriculture is monitoring maize performance after the January-June long rains, with preliminary reports indicating significant losses.
• Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Paul Ronoh, stated that an assessment will determine if imports are needed to prevent a shortage.
• The government is also working to boost coffee production from 50,000 metric tonnes to 150,000 metric tonnes within three years and implementing reforms in the tea sector, including infrastructure upgrades worth Sh4.5 billion.