Kenya to Import 25 million bags of maize

Drought in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia has pushed the government to turn to imports...

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Kenya is set to import up to 25 million bags of maize to address a domestic shortage, marking a significant shift after a season of reportedly high harvests.

Kenya plans to allow private traders to import 25 million bags of maize.
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the decision.
The imports are necessary due to drought in key maize-growing regions like Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia, despite previous reports of a record harvest of approximately 71 million bags.

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