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Originally published by Nation Businessbusiness
July 23, 2026
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Maize prices jump as poor harvest shrinks supply
Farmers in the Rift Valley region have reported stunted crops...
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Maize prices in Kenya's Rift Valley have surged due to a poor harvest, threatening food security and prompting government consideration of imports.
- A 90-kilogram bag of maize now costs between Sh4,500 and Sh4,600, up from Sh3,700 two months ago.
- The Ministry of Agriculture stated a team of scientists is assessing crop failure, with potential for imports from countries like Uganda and Tanzania.
- Farmers are experiencing significantly reduced yields, with some reporting harvests as low as 10-15 bags per acre compared to the usual 20-27 bags.
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