State eyes 4m bags duty-free maize imports on low Uganda supply, poor rains

Kenyan grain traders seeking to import maize from Tanzania will now be required to register their companies in Dar es Salaam. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya may have to allow importation of four million bags of duty-free maize to cover for an expected deficit following a decline in supplies from Uganda.

The National Food and Nutrition Balance Security Report for March prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture says the poor supply from the neighbouring country and delayed short rains could make it necessary for Kenya to import maize.

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