The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has dispatched a team of experts to assess maize harvests in the crucial North Rift region, as drought, fertilizer shortages, and disease outbreaks threaten food security.

• A decline of up to 30 percent in this season's maize harvest is anticipated, potentially impacting national food security.
• Key figures include Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Kipronoh Ronoh, who acknowledged the widespread crop failure and stated the government is prepared to import maize if necessary.
• The destructive fall armyworm outbreak, exacerbated by irregular rainfall, is a significant concern, affecting both young and mature maize plants and spreading rapidly.