Maize

Kenya's Agriculture Minister Mutahi Kagwe has warned that the government will start importing duty-free maize if farmers continue to withhold their produce. This follows the allocation of Sh1.7 billion to purchase 1.7 million bags of maize, but farmers have refused to deliver them to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). Kagwe issued the warning during a visit to Kirinyaga County.