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September 3, 2026

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Kenya maize, wheat import demand rises on failed crop

Drought has destroyed nearly half of grain fields in Kenya’s western and North Rift key producing zones...

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Kenya faces a significant grain shortage, potentially requiring imports of up to 5 million tonnes of maize and wheat due to severe drought impacting crop yields.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects a critical maize shortage of 2.2 million tonnes.
Drought has destroyed nearly half of the grain fields in key producing regions like the North Rift Valley and Western Kenya.
Kenya may need to import 2.3 million tonnes of maize and 2.6 million tonnes of wheat to cover the deficit.

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