Food security
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe announced a commitment from Zambia to supply up to one million 90kg bags of maize to Kenya. The move aims to prevent shortages as unga prices rise due to drought and farmers hoarding grain. A 90kg bag of maize now sells for Ksh4,200, while a 2kg packet of unga retails at Ksh160.
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Hundreds of corn, bean, and soy farmers in Huila have incurred losses totaling 7.2 billion pesos from atypical rains in January and February. The National Federation of Cereal, Legume, and Soy Growers (Fenalce) urges the National Government to implement urgent support measures to mitigate the impact on the country's food security.