Govt Orders 25 Million Bags of Maize Imports as Harvests Fall

Govt orders 25 million bags of maize imports as harvests fall

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – The Government plans to import 25 million 90-kilogramme bags of maize to bridge an anticipated deficit and avert a possible food crisis arising from reduced production in major maize-growing regions. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said arrangements for the imports were already under way, assuring Kenyans that the Government had measures in place to maintain adequate food supplies despite the production challe…

Kenya to import 25 million bags of maize to avert projected shortage

Kenya will import 25 million 90-kilogram bags of maize to bridge a projected food deficit and safeguard the country against a possible shortage arising from drought and other climate-related challenges affecting production in major maize-growing regions. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the Government has already made arrangements to facilitate the imports, assuring Kenyans that […] The post Kenya to import 25 million bags of maiz…

Kenya Approves Importation Of 25 Million Bags Of Maize Ahead Of Expected Shortage

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenya Approves Importation of 25 Million Bags of Maize as Unga Prices Soar The Government of Kenya has approved the importation of 25 million 90-kilogram bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and prevent shortages following reduced production from drought and other climate-related challenges. In a statement on August 19, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mut…

Govt addresses unga shortage ahead of planting season, El Nino

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe announced plans to import 25 million bags of maize to address a looming food shortage due to climate-related crop failures in Kenya.