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August 19, 2026
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Kenya to import 25M bags of maize as Govt assures Kenyans of food security

Kenya to import 25M bags of maize as Govt assures Kenyans of food security

The Government will import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage caused by drought...

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The Kenyan government will import 25 million bags of maize to address an anticipated food deficit and ensure food security for its citizens.

  • Importing 25 million 90kg bags of maize.
  • Led by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.
  • Long-term interventions include expanding irrigation projects like the Galana Kulalu scheme and launching the AgriConnect Compact Programme to boost local production and create jobs.

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