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Kenya will import 540,000 tonnes of maize from Zambia. The deal aims to address a grain deficit caused by drought. Prices will be agreed for each shipment based on market conditions. Kenya has struck a deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of white Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia, aimed at closing a grain deficit…
Kenya considers duty free maize imports as production hits a seven year low. Millers want a nine month waiver to secure cheaper white maize supplies. Government plans to divert 360,000 tonnes of yellow maize to animal feed. Kenya’s maize supply is under real strain. Production has fallen to its lowest level in seven years, and…
Kenya seeks aflatoxin free maize from Uganda. Aflatoxin concerns hinder cross border maize trade. Kenya and Uganda push for easier regional trade. Kenya wants aflatoxin-free maize from Uganda as both countries push for expanded agricultural trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe said Uganda is well placed to…
Kenya plans to import maize from Comesa countries as drought threatens domestic production. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said 25 to 30 per cent of the seed crop could be lost, but stocks for the next planting season remain sufficient. The government is developing flexible measures to address climate shocks, while sugar production has doubled, reducing…
Kenya faces a projected maize shortfall of 5.4 million bags by the end of September, prompting plans to import one million bags for strategic reserves. Drought in the North Rift is threatening maize production as crops dry up amid inadequate rainfall. The supply gap could push maize prices higher, with a 90 kilogramme bag currently…
